EE Knight Elementary School

Summary:

EE Knight Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Elsie, Michigan, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 287 students. The school is part of the Ovid-Elsie Area Schools district, which is ranked 180 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

EE Knight Elementary School faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math lower than the state and district averages. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.45% to 56.64% over the past three school years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.5% in the 2020-2021 school year to 33.9% in the 2021-2022 school year, which may be contributing to its academic struggles.

However, the school's special education students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 124 out of 225 Michigan elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting the school may be providing effective support for this population. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has increased from $8,714 in the 2019-2020 school year to $11,663 in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a growing investment in the school. When compared to nearby schools, such as Laingsburg Elementary School, which consistently outperforms EE Knight Elementary School in M-Step test scores, the school has room for improvement to better serve its community.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 215 N Tyler Dr
       Elsie, MI  48831-8701


(989) 862-5170

District: Ovid-Elsie Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
662nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,663 Help


Students who attend EE Knight Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    OvidElsie Middle School
High:    OvidElsie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  248

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
Two or more races:
3.2%
Hispanic:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details EE Knight Elementary School ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.21. (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 (94.4%), two or more races (3.2%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at EE Knight Elementary School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at EE Knight Elementary School is $11,663.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

EE Knight Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks EE Knight Elementary School 662nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See EE Knight Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
White students:


Ovid-Elsie Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ovid-Elsie Area Schools 180th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for EE Knight Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at EE Knight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.68 473rd 1545 69.4%
2007 53.49 924th 1565 41.0%
2008 71.37 453rd 1577 71.3%
2009 70.55 490th 1589 69.2%
2010 73.65 381st 1552 75.5%
2011 72.15 429th 1552 72.4%
2012 69.63 448th 1566 71.4%
2013 78.87 273rd 1563 82.5%
2014 81.14 222nd 1533 85.5%
2015 45.81 905th 1580 42.7%
2016 64.47 516th 1548 66.7%
2017 57.95 541st 1466 63.1%
2018 66.12 507th 1448 65.0%
2019 70.28 369th 1408 73.8%
2021 32.87 780th 1153 32.4%
2022 40.19 759th 1344 43.5%
2023 49.17 699th 1470 52.4%
2024 53.21 662nd 1486 55.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at EE Knight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.35 117th 403 71.0%
2023 40.77 123rd 195 36.9%
2024 44.92 124th 225 44.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at EE Knight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.80 291st 1397 79.2%
2019 76.68 154th 1134 86.4%
2021 38.75 479th 749 36.0%
2022 52.81 474th 1099 56.9%
2023 49.19 642nd 1350 52.4%
2024 47.70 670th 1381 51.5%
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Rank History for Female students at EE Knight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.43 549th 1443 62.0%
2019 71.83 267th 1171 77.2%
2021 41.84 519th 902 42.5%
2022 37.57 684th 1106 38.2%
2023 39.50 774th 1321 41.4%
2024 51.25 596th 1342 55.6%
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Rank History for Male students at EE Knight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.01 454th 1446 68.6%
2019 60.27 430th 1196 64.0%
2021 22.92 752nd 915 17.8%
2022 40.60 666th 1139 41.5%
2023 48.68 645th 1334 51.6%
2024 44.34 718th 1347 46.7%
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Rank History for White students at EE Knight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.66 549th 1253 56.2%
2019 62.05 399th 1128 64.6%
2021 25.90 784th 1005 22.0%
2022 31.08 771st 1102 30.0%
2023 36.93 785th 1198 34.5%
2024 40.82 719th 1204 40.3%
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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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Enrollment information for EE Knight Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 381 0 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 395
1989 393 0 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1990 373 0 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 384
1991 385 0 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 398
1992 362 0 3 9 4 n/a n/a 0 378
1993 336 0 3 10 3 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 345 0 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 355
1995 345 2 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 345 2 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 356 2 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 369
1998 368 0 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 384
1999 348 0 2 9 6 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 311 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2001 307 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 289 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 289 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 276 0 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 352 1 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 362 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 367
2007 380 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2008 350 3 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2009 343 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2010 333 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2011 348 3 0 15 4 5 0 0 375
2012 319 3 1 16 3 0 2 0 344
2013 350 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 354
2014 346 0 0 6 1 0 1 0 354
2015 342 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 353
2016 405 0 0 26 1 1 4 0 437
2017 295 0 0 31 1 1 2 0 330
2018 277 0 0 28 1 0 2 0 308
2019 284 2 1 22 1 0 4 0 314
2020 292 2 1 23 0 0 4 0 322
2021 289 1 2 21 0 0 6 0 319
2022 266 1 0 14 0 0 5 0 286
2023 271 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 287
2024 234 0 0 6 0 0 8 0 248

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 EE Knight Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 n/a n/a n/a
1989 402 n/a n/a 16.7
1990 384 18.0 21.3 16.7
1991 398 n/a n/a n/a
1992 378 n/a n/a 20.1
1993 352 n/a 0.0 22.4
1994 355 16.0 22.2 16.6
1995 374 15.3 24.4 24.9
1996 374 15.3 24.4 24.9
1997 369 15.0 24.6 29.3
1998 384 16.0 24.0 29.7
1999 365 15.0 24.3 23
2000 319 14.0 22.8 29.5
2001 316 14.0 22.6 25
2002 294 6.0 49.0 25.5
2003 294 6.0 49.0 25.5
2004 286 15.0 19.1 33.2
2005 363 17.0 21.4 29.8
2006 367 17.5 21.0 38.4
2007 388 17.5 22.2 37.4
2008 359 18.5 19.4 41.2
2009 348 17.5 19.9 36.8
2010 339 19.0 17.8 45.1
2011 375 16.5 22.7 42.4
2012 344 16.6 20.6 40.7
2013 354 14.1 24.9 40.7
2014 354 15.1 23.3 44.6
2015 353 15.0 23.5 49.9
2016 437 20.0 21.8 47.1
2017 330 14.8 22.2 46.7
2018 308 14.8 20.7 50.3
2019 314 15.8 19.8 54.5
2020 322 13.8 23.2 55.3
2021 319 15.8 20.1 45.5
2022 286 15.8 18.0 56.6
2023 287 17.8 16.0 56.1
2024 248 16.6 14.8 52.4

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 EE Knight Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 n/a n/a n/a
1989 402 n/a n/a 16.7
1990 384 18.0 21.3 16.7
1991 398 n/a n/a n/a
1992 378 n/a n/a 20.1
1993 352 n/a 0.0 22.4
1994 355 16.0 22.2 16.6
1995 374 15.3 24.4 24.9
1996 374 15.3 24.4 24.9
1997 369 15.0 24.6 29.3
1998 384 16.0 24.0 29.7
1999 365 15.0 24.3 23
2000 319 14.0 22.8 29.5
2001 316 14.0 22.6 25
2002 294 6.0 49.0 25.5
2003 294 6.0 49.0 25.5
2004 286 15.0 19.1 33.2
2005 363 17.0 21.4 29.8
2006 367 17.5 21.0 38.4
2007 388 17.5 22.2 37.4
2008 359 18.5 19.4 41.2
2009 348 17.5 19.9 36.8
2010 339 19.0 17.8 45.1
2011 375 16.5 22.7 42.4
2012 344 16.6 20.6 40.7
2013 354 14.1 24.9 40.7
2014 354 15.1 23.3 44.6
2015 353 15.0 23.5 49.9
2016 437 20.0 21.8 47.1
2017 330 14.8 22.2 46.7
2018 308 14.8 20.7 50.3
2019 314 15.8 19.8 54.5
2020 322 13.8 23.2 55.3
2021 319 15.8 20.1 45.5
2022 286 15.8 18.0 56.6
2023 287 17.8 16.0 56.1
2024 248 16.6 14.8 52.4

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 EE Knight Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $328 (3.7%) $8,488 (96.3%) $8,816
2020 $352 (4.0%) $8,362 (96.0%) $8,714
2021 $1,305 (13.7%) $8,234 (86.3%) $9,538
2022 $823 (7.7%) $9,882 (92.3%) $10,705
2023 $600 (5.1%) $11,062 (94.8%) $11,663

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

Impact of COVID-19 on EE Knight Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 369th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 699th of 1470 Elementary schools
 21.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (EE Knight Elementary School)60.443.2
 17.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ovid-Elsie Area Schools)60.443.2
 17.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (EE Knight Elementary School)52.149
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Ovid-Elsie Area Schools)52.149
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (EE Knight Elementary School)5954.8
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ovid-Elsie Area Schools)5954.8
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (EE Knight Elementary School)65.742.5
 23.2%
   4th Grade Math (Ovid-Elsie Area Schools)65.742.5
 23.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (EE Knight Elementary School)50.534.9
 15.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ovid-Elsie Area Schools)50.534.9
 15.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (EE Knight Elementary School)57.724.1
 33.6%
   5th Grade Math (Ovid-Elsie Area Schools)57.724.1
 33.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (EE Knight Elementary School)20.616.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Ovid-Elsie Area Schools)20.616.7
 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 Students314287
 8.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic228
 63.6%
Pacific Islander00
White284271
 4.6%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%56.1%
 1.6%


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Students at EE Knight Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

EE Knight Elementary School ranks 662nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend EE Knight Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : OvidElsie Middle School
High : OvidElsie High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 248 students attended EE Knight 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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