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Wacousta Elementary School

Summary:

Wacousta Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 431 students in grades K-4 in the Grand Ledge Public Schools district in Eagle, Michigan. The student body is predominantly White (82.13%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (8.82%), two or more races (5.34%), African American (2.32%), and Asian (1.39%) students.

While Wacousta Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, the school faces other challenges as well. Chronic absenteeism has risen significantly, from 6.7% in 2017-2018 to 15.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, while decreasing from 37.87% in 2020-2021 to 30.16% in 2022-2023, remains higher than the district average.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Grand Ledge Public Schools district, Wacousta Elementary School generally performs below the district averages in academic proficiency, with the exception of 4th-grade Math in 2023-2024. However, the nearby Willow Ridge Elementary School consistently outperforms Wacousta Elementary School and the district averages. While Wacousta Elementary School's spending per student has increased, this has not yet resulted in significant improvements in student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-4

 9135 W Herbison Rd
       Eagle, MI  48822-9785

(517) 925-5940

District: Grand Ledge Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
447th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,201 Help


Students who attend Wacousta Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
High:    Grand Ledge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.4%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wacousta Elementary School ranks better than 69.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Ledge Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.6. (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 Wacousta Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Grand Ledge Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Grand Ledge Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wacousta Elementary School is 17.3, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Grand Ledge Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wacousta Elementary School is $15,201, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Grand Ledge Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wacousta Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wacousta Elementary School 447th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Wacousta Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grand Ledge Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Ledge Public Schools 121st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wacousta Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wacousta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.20 372nd 1545 75.9%
2007 73.64 340th 1565 78.3%
2008 69.17 522nd 1577 66.9%
2009 68.74 561st 1589 64.7%
2010 70.60 499th 1552 67.8%
2011 73.56 387th 1552 75.1%
2012 66.24 504th 1566 67.8%
2013 63.30 569th 1563 63.6%
2014 58.45 671st 1533 56.2%
2015 55.19 707th 1580 55.3%
2016 62.11 562nd 1548 63.7%
2017 68.84 368th 1466 74.9%
2018 69.67 443rd 1448 69.4%
2019 60.33 514th 1408 63.5%
2021 27.31 852nd 1153 26.1%
2022 47.24 661st 1344 50.8%
2023 46.03 757th 1470 48.5%
2024 67.60 447th 1486 69.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wacousta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.20 73rd 403 81.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wacousta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.43 529th 1397 62.1%
2019 58.72 404th 1134 64.4%
2022 35.48 726th 1099 33.9%
2023 37.69 842nd 1350 37.6%
2024 61.20 445th 1381 67.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Wacousta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.76 367th 1443 74.6%
2019 67.44 321st 1171 72.6%
2021 20.93 767th 902 15.0%
2022 37.68 683rd 1106 38.2%
2023 44.95 682nd 1321 48.4%
2024 58.88 487th 1342 63.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wacousta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.93 517th 1446 64.2%
2019 52.87 539th 1196 54.9%
2021 26.38 708th 915 22.6%
2022 44.31 605th 1139 46.9%
2023 37.89 815th 1334 38.9%
2024 68.82 377th 1347 72.0%
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Rank History for White students at Wacousta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.90 482nd 1253 61.5%
2019 52.78 517th 1128 54.2%
2021 24.98 799th 1005 20.5%
2022 40.93 652nd 1102 40.8%
2023 34.64 806th 1198 32.7%
2024 61.10 434th 1204 64.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Wacousta Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 456 0 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1989 449 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1990 488 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1991 507 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1992 531 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1993 546 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1995 506 1 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1996 506 1 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1997 382 1 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1998 351 1 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 362 5 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 327 4 4 5 0 n/a n/a 15 355
2001 356 2 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2002 331 3 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 343
2003 331 3 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 343
2004 332 6 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2005 317 8 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2006 326 20 4 12 4 n/a n/a 0 366
2007 333 15 10 10 6 n/a n/a 0 374
2008 326 18 7 9 4 n/a n/a 0 364
2009 322 23 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2010 310 7 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2011 442 5 5 21 1 0 1 0 475
2012 444 5 4 19 1 0 5 0 478
2013 424 3 2 18 2 0 5 0 454
2014 382 1 2 27 2 0 7 0 421
2015 394 2 3 31 3 0 11 0 444
2016 414 11 3 33 2 0 11 0 474
2017 462 7 3 41 1 1 13 0 528
2018 452 7 2 43 0 2 17 0 523
2019 470 6 3 44 0 2 23 0 548
2020 508 7 5 49 0 2 29 0 600
2021 451 10 5 51 0 2 25 0 544
2022 310 8 2 36 0 0 20 0 376
2023 354 10 6 38 0 0 23 0 431
2024 348 10 7 44 0 0 24 0 433

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 Wacousta Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 n/a n/a n/a
1989 451 n/a n/a 2.4
1990 490 27.0 18.1 2.7
1991 507 n/a n/a n/a
1992 539 n/a n/a 3.3
1993 555 n/a 0.0 5.6
1995 523 24.0 21.8 2.1
1996 523 24.0 21.8 2.1
1997 402 19.0 21.2 3.7
1998 361 18.0 20.1 2.8
1999 378 19.0 19.9 4
2000 355 19.4 17.5 10.3
2001 368 19.8 18.6 9.8
2002 343 19.3 17.8 11.1
2003 343 19.3 17.8 11.1
2004 346 17.8 19.4 14.2
2005 329 17.3 19.0 10.6
2006 366 17.7 20.7 15.6
2007 374 19.1 19.6 0
2008 364 19.1 19.1 11.5
2009 363 19.1 19.0 19
2010 335 17.5 19.0 19.1
2011 475 26.0 18.2 22.9
2012 478 26.0 18.3 27.4
2013 454 26.1 17.3 27.8
2014 421 24.3 17.2 28.7
2015 444 25.0 17.7 27.3
2016 474 27.0 17.5 29.5
2017 528 30.0 17.6 31.4
2018 523 30.0 17.4 30
2019 548 31.3 17.4 32.8
2020 600 35.3 16.9 31.7
2021 544 33.2 16.3 37.9
2022 376 28.2 13.3 33.5
2023 431 26.6 16.1 30.2
2024 433 25.0 17.3 29.8

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 Wacousta Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 n/a n/a n/a
1989 451 n/a n/a 2.4
1990 490 27.0 18.1 2.7
1991 507 n/a n/a n/a
1992 539 n/a n/a 3.3
1993 555 n/a 0.0 5.6
1995 523 24.0 21.8 2.1
1996 523 24.0 21.8 2.1
1997 402 19.0 21.2 3.7
1998 361 18.0 20.1 2.8
1999 378 19.0 19.9 4
2000 355 19.4 17.5 10.3
2001 368 19.8 18.6 9.8
2002 343 19.3 17.8 11.1
2003 343 19.3 17.8 11.1
2004 346 17.8 19.4 14.2
2005 329 17.3 19.0 10.6
2006 366 17.7 20.7 15.6
2007 374 19.1 19.6 0
2008 364 19.1 19.1 11.5
2009 363 19.1 19.0 19
2010 335 17.5 19.0 19.1
2011 475 26.0 18.2 22.9
2012 478 26.0 18.3 27.4
2013 454 26.1 17.3 27.8
2014 421 24.3 17.2 28.7
2015 444 25.0 17.7 27.3
2016 474 27.0 17.5 29.5
2017 528 30.0 17.6 31.4
2018 523 30.0 17.4 30
2019 548 31.3 17.4 32.8
2020 600 35.3 16.9 31.7
2021 544 33.2 16.3 37.9
2022 376 28.2 13.3 33.5
2023 431 26.6 16.1 30.2
2024 433 25.0 17.3 29.8

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 Wacousta Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $509 (5.1%) $9,478 (94.9%) $9,988
2020 $1,172 (11.9%) $8,654 (88.1%) $9,826
2021 $1,353 (12.2%) $9,772 (87.8%) $11,125
2022 $1,584 (10.5%) $13,494 (89.5%) $15,079
2023 $1,734 (11.4%) $13,467 (88.6%) $15,200

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wacousta 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 514th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 757th of 1470 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wacousta Elementary School)4741.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Ledge Public Schools)53.448.6
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Wacousta Elementary School)62.150
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Grand Ledge Public Schools)5950.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wacousta Elementary School)41.239
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Ledge Public Schools)52.252.7
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Wacousta Elementary School)47.128
 19.1%
   4th Grade Math (Grand Ledge Public Schools)59.643.4
 16.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students548431
 21.4%
African American610
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic4438
 13.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White470354
 24.7%
Two or More Races2323
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.8%30.2%
 2.7%

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

Middle : Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
High : Grand Ledge High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 433 students attended Wacousta Elementary School.

Students at Wacousta Elementary School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Wacousta Elementary School ranks 447th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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