Carpenter Elementary School

Summary:

Carpenter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Orion Community Schools district, serving 466 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic assessments, with 65.5% of 3rd graders, 56.3% of 4th graders, and 69.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%, respectively.

While Carpenter Elementary School's academic performance is strong, it faces some challenges. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.6% in 2019-2020 to 16.3% in 2022-2023. Additionally, 39.06% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Lake Orion Community Schools district, Carpenter Elementary School generally performs better academically, but has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a larger percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Carpenter Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 83rd out of 1,466 Michigan elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 247th out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may need to identify and address any underlying factors contributing to this decline. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $10,029 in 2019-2020 to $13,522 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. It will be important to monitor how this increased spending translates into student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2290 Flintridge St
       Lake Orion, MI  48359-1612


(248) 391-3500

District: Lake Orion Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,522 Help


Students who attend Carpenter Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Lake Orion Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Hispanic:
15.3%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carpenter Elementary School ranks better than 83.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Orion Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.04. (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 (67%), Hispanic (15.3%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lake Orion Community Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carpenter Elementary School is 18.8. 4 elementary schools in the Lake Orion Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carpenter Elementary School is $13,522. 3 elementary schools in the Lake Orion Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carpenter Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carpenter Elementary School 247th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Carpenter Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lake Orion Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Orion Community Schools 85th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carpenter Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Carpenter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.73 10th 1545 99.4%
2007 90.42 7th 1565 99.6%
2008 88.67 17th 1577 98.9%
2009 89.43 9th 1589 99.4%
2010 84.35 15th 1552 99.0%
2011 85.18 42nd 1552 97.3%
2012 93.45 38th 1566 97.6%
2013 94.44 29th 1563 98.1%
2014 88.17 106th 1533 93.1%
2015 91.18 85th 1580 94.6%
2016 82.20 217th 1548 86.0%
2017 89.07 83rd 1466 94.3%
2018 77.47 315th 1448 78.2%
2019 69.18 383rd 1408 72.8%
2021 62.33 361st 1153 68.7%
2022 66.05 392nd 1344 70.8%
2023 67.67 429th 1470 70.8%
2024 80.04 247th 1486 83.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carpenter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.51 21st 81 74.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carpenter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.27 105th 403 73.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carpenter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.97 729th 1397 47.8%
2019 52.11 499th 1134 56.0%
2021 54.62 286th 749 61.8%
2022 61.30 355th 1099 67.7%
2023 53.38 556th 1350 58.8%
2024 73.15 259th 1381 81.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Carpenter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.94 325th 1443 77.5%
2019 62.21 405th 1171 65.4%
2021 57.60 321st 902 64.4%
2022 61.24 365th 1106 67.0%
2023 67.54 343rd 1321 74.0%
2024 79.71 211th 1342 84.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Carpenter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.82 322nd 1446 77.7%
2019 73.93 268th 1196 77.6%
2021 56.51 357th 915 61.0%
2022 64.57 357th 1139 68.7%
2023 57.53 531st 1334 60.2%
2024 73.64 299th 1347 77.8%
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Rank History for White students at Carpenter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.88 229th 1253 81.7%
2019 70.58 286th 1128 74.6%
2021 64.41 308th 1005 69.4%
2022 66.14 337th 1102 69.4%
2023 63.39 399th 1198 66.7%
2024 81.53 178th 1204 85.2%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, July 29, 2012

Open Quote I have 4th and 5th grade step sons in this school. My 4th grader is doing fantastic, but my 5th grader is getting all A's and can't spell 1st grade words or do simple math. Seems like an everyone gets a trophy style of school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carpenter Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 425 9 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 440
1999 436 8 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 455
2000 473 10 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2001 471 2 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 481
2002 432 0 1 8 10 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 432 0 1 8 10 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 421 3 2 10 9 n/a n/a 0 445
2005 426 12 6 9 5 n/a n/a 4 462
2006 421 11 5 10 3 n/a n/a 2 452
2007 406 12 10 14 2 n/a n/a 6 450
2008 412 16 15 9 n/a n/a n/a 5 457
2009 406 13 16 9 1 n/a n/a 9 454
2010 399 13 17 10 1 n/a n/a 14 454
2011 378 9 14 34 2 0 13 0 450
2012 368 10 8 32 2 0 15 0 435
2013 372 9 10 31 2 0 17 0 441
2014 361 9 17 35 2 0 16 0 440
2015 365 16 16 40 1 0 19 0 457
2016 357 20 22 40 1 0 23 0 463
2017 334 19 38 40 1 0 32 0 464
2018 364 14 14 63 2 0 43 0 500
2019 367 10 12 56 0 0 45 0 490
2020 371 7 9 60 0 0 45 0 492
2021 327 4 5 50 0 0 40 0 426
2022 327 9 12 51 0 0 46 0 445
2023 325 18 23 59 0 0 41 0 466
2024 315 23 26 72 0 0 34 0 470

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 Carpenter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 440 23.0 19.1 0
1999 455 25.0 18.2 0
2000 490 28.5 17.2 6.3
2001 481 27.9 17.2 5.6
2002 451 23.1 19.5 5.5
2003 451 23.1 19.5 5.5
2004 445 22.9 19.4 6.1
2005 462 22.1 20.9 6.6
2006 452 21.3 21.2 6.4
2007 450 23.6 19.1 7.2
2008 457 21.8 21.0 8.6
2009 454 22.0 20.6 8.3
2010 454 22.7 20.0 13.9
2011 450 22.2 20.2 16.9
2012 435 22.2 19.5 15.9
2013 441 22.8 19.2 16.3
2014 440 22.2 19.8 15.2
2015 457 23.0 19.8 15.1
2016 463 22.0 21.0 14.5
2017 464 21.8 21.2 11.2
2018 500 24.0 20.8 33.6
2019 490 23.5 20.8 33.9
2020 492 23.6 20.8 35.2
2021 426 24.4 17.4 33.8
2022 445 26.7 16.6 37.5
2023 466 25.0 18.6 39.1
2024 470 25.0 18.8 36.4

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 Carpenter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 440 23.0 19.1 0
1999 455 25.0 18.2 0
2000 490 28.5 17.2 6.3
2001 481 27.9 17.2 5.6
2002 451 23.1 19.5 5.5
2003 451 23.1 19.5 5.5
2004 445 22.9 19.4 6.1
2005 462 22.1 20.9 6.6
2006 452 21.3 21.2 6.4
2007 450 23.6 19.1 7.2
2008 457 21.8 21.0 8.6
2009 454 22.0 20.6 8.3
2010 454 22.7 20.0 13.9
2011 450 22.2 20.2 16.9
2012 435 22.2 19.5 15.9
2013 441 22.8 19.2 16.3
2014 440 22.2 19.8 15.2
2015 457 23.0 19.8 15.1
2016 463 22.0 21.0 14.5
2017 464 21.8 21.2 11.2
2018 500 24.0 20.8 33.6
2019 490 23.5 20.8 33.9
2020 492 23.6 20.8 35.2
2021 426 24.4 17.4 33.8
2022 445 26.7 16.6 37.5
2023 466 25.0 18.6 39.1
2024 470 25.0 18.8 36.4

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 Carpenter Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $749 (7.7%) $8,938 (92.3%) $9,687
2020 $669 (6.7%) $9,360 (93.3%) $10,029
2021 $1,493 (12.7%) $10,219 (87.2%) $11,713
2022 $1,228 (10.0%) $11,048 (90.0%) $12,276
2023 $1,190 (8.8%) $12,332 (91.2%) $13,522

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carpenter 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 383rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 429th of 1470 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carpenter Elementary School)71.155.1
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Orion Community Schools)73.557.7
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Carpenter Elementary School)57.854.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Lake Orion Community Schools)67.955.8
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carpenter Elementary School)61.253.6
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Orion Community Schools)69.962.8
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Carpenter Elementary School)49.440.6
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Lake Orion Community Schools)60.854.7
 6.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carpenter Elementary School)64.657.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Orion Community Schools)75.265.6
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Carpenter Elementary School)43.846.7
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Lake Orion Community Schools)53.348.1
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Carpenter Elementary School)18.818.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Lake Orion Community Schools)23.522.8
 0.7%
   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 Students490466
 4.9%
African American1018
 80%
American Indian00
Asian1223
 91.7%
Hispanic5659
 5.4%
Pacific Islander00
White367325
 11.4%
Two or More Races4541
 8.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%39.1%
 5.2%


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

High : Lake Orion Community High School

Carpenter Elementary School ranks 247th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Carpenter Elementary School are 67% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 5% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 470 students attended Carpenter Elementary School.


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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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