Brendel Elementary School

Summary:

Brendel Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Grand Blanc, Michigan, serving 413 students in grades K-5. The school faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools.

Brendel's student population is more diverse than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (18.89%) and Hispanic (8.47%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is generally lower than the Grand Blanc Community Schools district and the state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Brendel's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 32.8%, compared to 41.2% for the district and 39.6% for the state. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also increased significantly, from 16.7% in 2019-2020 to 29.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, Brendel's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have performed relatively well compared to their peers in the state, with their rankings often in the top 30-40% of Michigan elementary schools. This suggests that the school may be providing additional support and resources to these student groups. However, when compared to nearby schools in the Grand Blanc district, such as Myers Elementary, Brendel has lower academic performance, higher chronic absenteeism, and a higher percentage of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 223 Bush St
       Grand Blanc, MI  48439-1341


(810) 591-6106

District: Grand Blanc Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
799th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,696 Help


Students who attend Brendel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Grand Blanc Middle School West
High:    Grand Blanc Community High School
Alternative:    Perry Innovation Center

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.0%
African American:
24.0%
Two or more races:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Compare Details Brendel Elementary School ranks worse than 53.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Blanc Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54%), African American (24%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brendel Elementary School is 15.9, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Grand Blanc Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brendel Elementary School is $12,696, which is the 4th highest among 6 elementary schools in the Grand Blanc Community Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brendel Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brendel Elementary School 799th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Brendel Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grand Blanc Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Blanc Community Schools 204th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brendel Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brendel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 73.83 367th 1577 76.7%
2009 74.12 370th 1589 76.7%
2010 64.36 708th 1552 54.4%
2011 73.67 383rd 1552 75.3%
2012 73.31 382nd 1566 75.6%
2013 71.48 415th 1563 73.4%
2014 73.16 369th 1533 75.9%
2015 58.45 653rd 1580 58.7%
2016 68.66 432nd 1548 72.1%
2017 48.05 720th 1466 50.9%
2018 55.52 689th 1448 52.4%
2019 29.40 988th 1408 29.8%
2021 49.30 529th 1153 54.1%
2022 60.09 480th 1344 64.3%
2023 60.27 545th 1470 62.9%
2024 43.12 799th 1486 46.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brendel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.03 130th 403 67.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brendel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.20 609th 1397 56.4%
2019 25.81 899th 1134 20.7%
2021 50.12 346th 749 53.8%
2022 68.65 251st 1099 77.2%
2023 57.77 481st 1350 64.4%
2024 45.78 704th 1381 49.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Brendel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.11 603rd 1443 58.2%
2019 25.21 905th 1171 22.7%
2021 49.02 423rd 902 53.1%
2022 82.02 136th 1106 87.7%
2023 63.30 412th 1321 68.8%
2024 40.80 751st 1342 44.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Brendel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.34 783rd 1446 45.9%
2019 24.69 936th 1196 21.7%
2021 39.58 542nd 915 40.8%
2022 40.38 669th 1139 41.3%
2023 49.83 631st 1334 52.7%
2024 36.75 835th 1347 38.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Brendel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.98 90th 475 81.1%
2023 48.55 126th 321 60.7%
2024 66.59 66th 348 81.0%
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Rank History for White students at Brendel Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.36 584th 1253 53.4%
2019 29.91 830th 1128 26.4%
2021 53.39 431st 1005 57.1%
2022 61.11 400th 1102 63.7%
2023 62.61 411th 1198 65.7%
2024 54.82 519th 1204 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, August 24, 2019

Open Quote We have been having our kids go here for several years. The staff and principal are amazing. The work with you and have lots of ways to interact with your kids. I love it and my kids love it too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brendel Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 347 25 5 10 2 n/a n/a 8 397
2008 372 44 3 8 1 n/a n/a 11 439
2009 374 52 7 4 0 n/a n/a 24 461
2010 372 44 12 1 0 n/a n/a 34 463
2011 379 48 7 13 1 0 25 0 473
2012 347 65 4 15 0 0 30 0 461
2013 352 54 9 18 0 0 31 0 464
2014 313 73 26 17 1 0 24 0 454
2015 321 84 22 17 1 0 24 0 469
2016 300 81 23 14 1 0 34 0 453
2017 275 85 14 20 2 0 37 0 433
2018 294 92 22 28 2 0 40 0 478
2019 291 97 13 29 3 1 40 0 474
2020 302 101 9 28 3 2 49 0 494
2021 175 51 11 15 3 1 35 0 291
2022 245 70 10 28 1 0 50 0 404
2023 247 78 8 35 1 0 44 0 413
2024 225 100 7 37 1 0 47 0 417

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brendel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2007 397 22.7 17.5 0.5
2008 439 24.5 17.9 32.2
2009 461 25.0 18.4 36.2
2010 463 26.8 17.2 40.8
2011 473 25.3 18.6 39.5
2012 461 24.3 18.9 40.1
2013 464 24.3 19.0 42.5
2014 454 23.3 19.4 38.8
2015 469 25.0 18.7 39.9
2016 453 27.0 16.7 43.3
2017 433 25.9 16.6 43.9
2018 478 26.2 18.2 52.7
2019 474 26.5 17.8 54.6
2020 494 28.8 17.1 53.4
2021 291 22.2 13.0 51.2
2022 404 23.6 17.0 52.2
2023 413 22.2 18.5 63
2024 417 26.2 15.9 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brendel Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2007 397 22.7 17.5 0.5
2008 439 24.5 17.9 32.2
2009 461 25.0 18.4 36.2
2010 463 26.8 17.2 40.8
2011 473 25.3 18.6 39.5
2012 461 24.3 18.9 40.1
2013 464 24.3 19.0 42.5
2014 454 23.3 19.4 38.8
2015 469 25.0 18.7 39.9
2016 453 27.0 16.7 43.3
2017 433 25.9 16.6 43.9
2018 478 26.2 18.2 52.7
2019 474 26.5 17.8 54.6
2020 494 28.8 17.1 53.4
2021 291 22.2 13.0 51.2
2022 404 23.6 17.0 52.2
2023 413 22.2 18.5 63
2024 417 26.2 15.9 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brendel Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,010 (10.8%) $8,345 (89.2%) $9,354
2020 $969 (10.3%) $8,398 (89.6%) $9,368
2021 $1,480 (11.9%) $10,978 (88.1%) $12,457
2022 $1,583 (13.8%) $9,883 (86.2%) $11,466
2023 $1,499 (11.8%) $11,196 (88.2%) $12,696

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brendel Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 988th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 545th of 1470 Elementary schools
 33.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brendel Elementary School)37.732
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)56.642.1
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Brendel Elementary School)3836
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Grand Blanc Community Schools)51.146.8
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brendel Elementary School)38.641.5
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)57.153.7
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Brendel Elementary School)24.734
 9.3%
   4th Grade Math (Grand Blanc Community Schools)45.544
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brendel Elementary School)40.861.2
 20.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)56.953.2
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Brendel Elementary School)29.258.2
 29%
   5th Grade Math (Grand Blanc Community Schools)33.538.1
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Brendel Elementary School)13.929.9
 16%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Grand Blanc Community Schools)28.925
 3.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students474413
 12.9%
African American9778
 19.6%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian138
 38.5%
Hispanic2935
 20.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White291247
 15.1%
Two or More Races4044
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.6%63%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brendel Elementary School

Brendel Elementary School ranks 799th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 417 students attended Brendel Elementary School.

Students at Brendel Elementary School are 54% White, 24% African American, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Brendel Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grand Blanc Middle School West
High : Grand Blanc Community High School
Alternative : Perry Innovation Center


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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