Litchfield Elementary School

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Litchfield Elementary School ranks 1080 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Litchfield Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 120 students in grades PK-5 in the small town of Litchfield, Michigan. The school is part of the Litchfield Community Schools district, which is ranked 490 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Litchfield Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently underperforming the state averages on academic assessments, with only 26.3% of 4th graders proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 43.3%. The school also has a much higher percentage of white students (87.5%) compared to nearby schools like Jefferson Elementary (83.78% white) and Concord Elementary (74.14% white). Additionally, Litchfield Elementary has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 36.8% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average and schools like Hanover-Horton Elementary (16.8% chronic absenteeism).

While Litchfield Elementary has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, reaching $17,959 in 2022-2023, its academic performance and other key metrics lag behind schools like Williams Elementary and Hanover-Horton Elementary, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and more diverse student populations. Addressing the underlying issues of poverty and chronic absenteeism will be crucial for Litchfield Elementary to improve and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

210 Williams St
Litchfield, MI 49252-9641

(517) 542-2386

District: Litchfield Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1080^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,959

Students who attend Litchfield Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Litchfield High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 105

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Litchfield Elementary School ranks worse than 72.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.05. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.4%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Litchfield Elementary School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Litchfield Elementary School employs 6.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Litchfield Elementary School is $17,959.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Litchfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Litchfield Elementary School 1080^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Litchfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Litchfield Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Litchfield Community Schools 490^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Litchfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Litchfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	16.20	1429^th	1545	7.5%
2007	13.99	1462^nd	1565	6.6%
2008	21.82	1396^th	1577	11.5%
2009	12.79	1488^th	1589	6.4%
2010	38.05	1241^st	1552	20.0%
2011	24.05	1341^st	1552	13.6%
2012	25.81	1267^th	1566	19.1%
2013	17.76	1341^st	1563	14.2%
2014	13.09	1373^rd	1533	10.4%
2015	52.94	756^th	1580	52.2%
2016	44.75	876^th	1548	43.4%
2017	41.03	853^rd	1466	41.8%
2018	18.79	1225^th	1448	15.4%
2023	9.22	1338^th	1470	9.0%
2024	26.05	1080^th	1486	27.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Litchfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.78	1276^th	1397	8.7%
2024	25.19	1076^th	1381	22.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Litchfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	28.86	973^rd	1342	27.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Litchfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.73	1119^th	1347	16.9%

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Rank History for White students at Litchfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	10.60	1191^st	1253	4.9%
2024	9.92	1132^nd	1204	6.0%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Litchfield Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	316	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1989	325	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1990	291	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
1991	281	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	15	303
1992	302	1	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	318
1993	306	2	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	320
1994	313	2	1	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	333
1995	344	1	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	356
1996	344	1	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	356
1997	355	8	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	374
1998	350	2	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	359
1999	331	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	334
2000	267	0	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	277
2001	270	2	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	282
2002	187	2	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	196
2003	187	2	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	196
2004	222	1	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	1	233
2005	212	3	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	1	223
2006	229	2	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	239
2007	214	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
2008	154	1	n/a	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	159
2009	131	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2010	130	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2011	127	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	129
2012	128	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	133
2013	116	0	0	5	4	0	1	0	126
2014	108	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	115
2015	98	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	105
2016	86	0	1	4	0	0	5	0	96
2017	92	0	1	2	0	2	6	0	103
2018	84	0	1	3	0	2	6	0	96
2019	93	0	0	3	0	2	8	0	106
2020	112	0	0	3	1	2	6	0	124
2021	115	0	1	3	1	1	4	0	125
2022	109	0	1	3	1	0	6	0	120
2023	105	0	2	6	1	0	6	0	120
2024	97	0	1	4	1	0	2	0	105

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Litchfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	320	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	329	n/a	n/a	20.4
1990	297	16.0	18.5	19.2
1991	303	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	318	n/a	n/a	34.6
1993	320	n/a	0.0	41.9
1994	333	15.8	21.1	34.2
1995	356	18.5	19.2	30.6
1996	356	18.5	19.2	30.6
1997	374	19.0	19.7	26.7
1998	359	18.0	19.9	26.5
1999	334	18.0	18.6	23.1
2000	277	18.0	15.4	32.9
2001	282	16.0	17.6	35.8
2002	196	16.5	11.9	42.3
2003	196	16.5	11.9	42.3
2004	233	11.0	21.2	43.5
2005	223	11.0	20.3	43.7
2006	239	11.0	21.7	57.3
2007	218	11.2	19.5	35.3
2008	159	11.2	14.2	56.6
2009	132	8.5	15.5	65.2
2010	130	9.2	14.1	74.6
2011	129	7.6	16.8	58.9
2012	133	7.6	17.5	73.7
2013	126	7.4	16.8	67.5
2014	115	8.5	13.4	65.2
2015	105	7.0	15.0	67.6
2016	96	8.0	12.0	65.6
2017	103	7.3	13.9	68
2018	96	7.7	12.3	76
2019	106	8.0	13.1	74.5
2020	124	6.7	18.4	82.3
2021	125	7.6	16.4	65.6
2022	120	7.0	17.1	63.3
2023	120	7.4	16.0	70.8
2024	105	6.9	15.0	70.5

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 Litchfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	320	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	329	n/a	n/a	20.4
1990	297	16.0	18.5	19.2
1991	303	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	318	n/a	n/a	34.6
1993	320	n/a	0.0	41.9
1994	333	15.8	21.1	34.2
1995	356	18.5	19.2	30.6
1996	356	18.5	19.2	30.6
1997	374	19.0	19.7	26.7
1998	359	18.0	19.9	26.5
1999	334	18.0	18.6	23.1
2000	277	18.0	15.4	32.9
2001	282	16.0	17.6	35.8
2002	196	16.5	11.9	42.3
2003	196	16.5	11.9	42.3
2004	233	11.0	21.2	43.5
2005	223	11.0	20.3	43.7
2006	239	11.0	21.7	57.3
2007	218	11.2	19.5	35.3
2008	159	11.2	14.2	56.6
2009	132	8.5	15.5	65.2
2010	130	9.2	14.1	74.6
2011	129	7.6	16.8	58.9
2012	133	7.6	17.5	73.7
2013	126	7.4	16.8	67.5
2014	115	8.5	13.4	65.2
2015	105	7.0	15.0	67.6
2016	96	8.0	12.0	65.6
2017	103	7.3	13.9	68
2018	96	7.7	12.3	76
2019	106	8.0	13.1	74.5
2020	124	6.7	18.4	82.3
2021	125	7.6	16.4	65.6
2022	120	7.0	17.1	63.3
2023	120	7.4	16.0	70.8
2024	105	6.9	15.0	70.5

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 Litchfield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,814 (19.7%)	$11,444 (80.3%)	$14,258
2020	$1,492 (13.0%)	$9,950 (87.0%)	$11,442
2021	$2,480 (20.1%)	$9,829 (79.9%)	$12,309
2022	$4,846 (33.0%)	$9,843 (67.0%)	$14,689
2023	$7,414 (41.3%)	$10,545 (58.7%)	$17,959

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Litchfield 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Litchfield Elementary School)	22.2	13	9.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Litchfield Community Schools)	22.2	13	9.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Litchfield Elementary School)	22.2	18.2	4%
3rd Grade Math (Litchfield Community Schools)	22.2	18.2	4%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	106	120	13.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	93	105	12.9%
Two or More Races	8	6	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.5%	70.8%	3.7%

Schools Near Litchfield Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Litchfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Williams St	Litchfield	49252	Hillsdale County	Litchfield Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 542-2386	105	7	15.0	70.5%	97 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	26.1	1080^th of 1486 public elementary schools	27.3%		9.2	1338^th of 1470 public elementary schools	9.0%	258		26.3	28.6			21.4	32.1		$17,959	$7,414	$10,545
Williams Elementary School	Public	K-5	440 Adrian Rd	Jonesville	49250	Hillsdale County	Jonesville Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 849-9175	557	35	16.0	63.7%	511 (91.7%)	5 (0.9%)	26 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	56.8	599^th of 1486 public elementary schools	59.7%		56.6	596^th of 1470 public elementary schools	59.5%	3	43.5	30.9	47.5	46.7	45.7	36.4	55.6	22.2	$13,311	$1,449	$11,862
Lillian Fletcher Elementary School	Public	K-4	291 W Fulton St	Homer	49245	Calhoun County	Homer Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 568-4452	329	19	17.1	58.4%	306 (93.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	30.9	1008^th of 1486 public elementary schools	32.2%		30.2	987^th of 1470 public elementary schools	32.9%	21	29.8	34.3		28.1	32.8				$13,332	$1,963	$11,370
Hillsdale Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	160 Mechanic Rd	Hillsdale	49242	Hillsdale County	Hillsdale Preparatory School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 437-4625	54	6	9.3	57.4%	49 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.6%)								(n/a)									$9,796	$1,402	$8,394
Jennings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	44 E Liberty St	Quincy	49082	Branch County	Quincy Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 639-9885	427	26	16.1	50.4%	386 (90.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.2%)	44.2	777^th of 1486 public elementary schools	47.7%		44.3	774^th of 1470 public elementary schools	47.3%	3	39.8	34.4		47.0	33.3				$13,367	$2,309	$11,058
Gier Elementary School	Public	K-4	175 Spring St	Hillsdale	49242	Hillsdale County	Hillsdale Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 437-7347	436	27	16.2	64.7%	401 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	36.3	916^th of 1486 public elementary schools	38.4%		24	1089^th of 1470 public elementary schools	25.9%	173	26.6	34.1		36.7	40.0				$13,167	$2,642	$10,525
Concord Elementary School	Public	K-5	405 S Main St	Concord	49237	Jackson County	Concord Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 524-6650	304	19	15.8	63.5%	233 (76.6%)	24 (7.9%)	21 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.9%)	35.2	931^st of 1486 public elementary schools	37.3%		35.5	913^th of 1470 public elementary schools	37.9%	18	30.4	40.0	40.0	42.9	30.0	20.0	26.0		$15,759	$2,222	$13,538
Bailey Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	59 S Manning St	Hillsdale	49242	Hillsdale County	Hillsdale Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 437-4401	30	7	4.2	70.0%	25 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.0%)								(n/a)									$26,216	$7,367	$18,849
HanoverHorton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	131 Fairview St	Hanover	49241	Jackson County	Hanover-Horton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 563-0103	471	25	18.6	39.7%	438 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	56.7	603^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	59.4%		48.4	717^th of 1470 public elementary schools	51.2%	114	57.1	47.0	42.9	74.0	47.0	23.8	33.3	20.2	$12,054	$1,169	$10,885
North AdamsJerome Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4555 12 Knowles Rd	North Adams	49262	Hillsdale County	North Adams-Jerome Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 689-1701	167	11	15.3	72.5%	160 (95.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	12.5	1296^th of 1486 public elementary schools	12.8%		21.9	1117^th of 1470 public elementary schools	24.0%	179	9.7	16.7	29.4	19.4			23.5		$15,029	$1,511	$13,518

Frequently Asked Questions about Litchfield Elementary School

What district is Litchfield Elementary School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Litchfield Elementary School?

Students at Litchfield Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Litchfield Elementary School attend?

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Is Litchfield Elementary School a good school?

Litchfield Elementary School ranks 1080^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Litchfield Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 105 students attended Litchfield Elementary School.

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