Elms Road Elementary School

Summary:

Elms Road Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Swartz Creek, Michigan, with a student population of 345. The school is part of the Swartz Creek Community Schools district, which is ranked 411 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elms Road Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, typically between 800-1100 out of around 1500 schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student proficiency rates on standardized tests are generally lower than the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency was 30.2% compared to the state average of 39.6%, and its 5th grade Math proficiency was only 7.2% compared to the state's 32.6%. Additionally, Elms Road Elementary has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.6% to 33.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state's average.

Interestingly, the other elementary schools in the Swartz Creek Community Schools district, such as Syring Elementary and Dieck Elementary, perform similarly to or slightly better than Elms Road Elementary on metrics like statewide ranking, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. However, they still struggle to meet state averages. Additionally, Elms Road Elementary's ranking and performance for its African American, White, special education, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups are all in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, indicating the school is not effectively serving its diverse and disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 3259 S Elms Rd
       Swartz Creek, MI  48473-7928


(810) 591-1249

District: Swartz Creek Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1101st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,810 Help


Students who attend Elms Road Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Swartz Creek Middle School
High:    Swartz Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  408

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.5%
African American:
10.5%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.5% Help


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Compare Details Elms Road Elementary School ranks worse than 74.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Swartz Creek Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.33. (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 (77.5%), African American (10.5%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elms Road Elementary School is 18.7. 2 elementary schools in the Swartz Creek Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elms Road Elementary School is $13,810. 2 elementary schools in the Swartz Creek Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elms Road Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elms Road Elementary School 1101st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Elms Road Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Swartz Creek Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Swartz Creek Community Schools 411th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elms Road Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Elms Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.68 586th 1545 62.1%
2007 63.91 624th 1565 60.1%
2008 51.85 998th 1577 36.7%
2009 50.48 1049th 1589 34.0%
2010 62.70 764th 1552 50.8%
2011 43.70 1117th 1552 28.0%
2012 42.30 1016th 1566 35.1%
2013 39.65 1031st 1563 34.0%
2014 42.08 976th 1533 36.3%
2015 45.87 904th 1580 42.8%
2016 40.33 948th 1548 38.8%
2017 28.65 1044th 1466 28.8%
2018 25.01 1142nd 1448 21.1%
2019 25.21 1053rd 1408 25.2%
2021 27.67 849th 1153 26.4%
2022 23.72 1020th 1344 24.1%
2023 28.31 1015th 1470 31.0%
2024 24.33 1101st 1486 25.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Elms Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.33 213th 403 47.1%
2024 22.82 185th 225 17.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elms Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.10 1133rd 1397 18.9%
2019 31.37 827th 1134 27.1%
2021 35.98 510th 749 31.9%
2022 25.87 857th 1099 22.0%
2023 29.98 963rd 1350 28.7%
2024 26.93 1045th 1381 24.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Elms Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.28 1027th 1443 28.8%
2019 30.75 841st 1171 28.2%
2021 25.60 712th 902 21.1%
2022 14.09 1001st 1106 9.5%
2023 25.59 974th 1321 26.3%
2024 23.19 1044th 1342 22.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Elms Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.35 1205th 1446 16.7%
2019 17.84 1017th 1196 15.0%
2021 20.88 767th 915 16.2%
2022 21.93 898th 1139 21.2%
2023 24.29 997th 1334 25.3%
2024 18.59 1105th 1347 18.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Elms Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.79 273rd 475 42.5%
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Rank History for White students at Elms Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.31 1097th 1253 12.5%
2019 26.59 872nd 1128 22.7%
2021 25.48 792nd 1005 21.2%
2022 12.93 1017th 1102 7.7%
2023 16.98 1041st 1198 13.1%
2024 16.44 1064th 1204 11.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Elms Road Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 325 5 6 5 16 n/a n/a -10 347
1989 361 4 7 4 11 n/a n/a -8 379
1990 385 7 8 3 6 n/a n/a -2 407
1991 399 11 12 2 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1992 371 9 6 5 13 n/a n/a 0 404
1993 374 13 12 3 10 n/a n/a 0 412
1994 368 14 9 3 12 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 383 26 7 10 15 n/a n/a 0 441
1996 383 26 7 10 15 n/a n/a 0 441
1997 359 25 8 9 8 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 309 22 4 10 9 n/a n/a 0 354
1999 335 26 5 3 6 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 313 14 7 7 6 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 313 15 3 8 5 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 346 25 2 8 4 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 346 25 2 8 4 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 339 30 2 7 4 n/a n/a 0 382
2005 396 39 4 9 4 n/a n/a 0 452
2006 421 43 3 15 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2007 406 58 4 10 4 n/a n/a 0 482
2008 421 59 4 12 2 n/a n/a 8 506
2009 369 45 5 9 2 n/a n/a 15 445
2010 336 43 2 5 3 n/a n/a 13 402
2011 328 46 3 10 3 1 10 0 401
2012 306 59 3 16 3 0 18 0 405
2013 317 65 2 22 1 0 22 0 429
2014 330 68 1 24 1 0 32 0 456
2015 316 73 1 26 0 0 29 0 445
2016 301 75 3 26 0 0 34 0 439
2017 276 70 3 29 1 0 36 0 415
2018 300 51 5 26 2 0 52 0 436
2019 272 59 11 16 2 1 46 0 407
2020 290 52 6 12 3 0 48 0 411
2021 307 30 4 22 2 0 41 0 406
2022 292 34 2 19 1 1 28 0 377
2023 272 29 1 19 1 1 22 0 345
2024 316 43 1 23 0 1 24 0 408

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 Elms Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 n/a n/a n/a
1989 379 n/a n/a 17.2
1990 407 25.0 16.2 17.4
1991 426 n/a n/a n/a
1992 404 n/a n/a n/a
1993 412 n/a 0.0 0
1994 406 20.7 19.6 28.6
1995 441 24.9 17.7 25.6
1996 441 24.9 17.7 25.6
1997 409 24.0 17.0 26.9
1998 354 20.0 17.7 19.2
1999 375 19.0 19.7 22.1
2000 347 19.0 18.3 30.8
2001 344 19.0 18.1 25
2002 385 18.5 20.8 30.9
2003 385 18.5 20.8 30.9
2004 382 22.9 16.7 36.6
2005 452 23.3 19.4 42.3
2006 484 23.4 20.7 38.8
2007 482 23.4 20.6 40.2
2008 506 22.4 22.6 41.8
2009 445 23.6 18.9 49.1
2010 402 22.2 18.1 47
2011 401 22.7 17.6 48.1
2012 405 20.7 19.5 57.3
2013 429 22.5 19.0 59.2
2014 456 23.4 19.4 58.8
2015 445 24.0 18.5 58
2016 439 24.0 18.2 57.4
2017 415 21.5 19.3 61
2018 436 23.1 18.8 62.4
2019 407 22.2 18.3 62.2
2020 411 21.2 19.3 69.1
2021 406 22.0 18.4 49.3
2022 377 19.2 19.6 49.3
2023 345 18.4 18.7 53.9
2024 408 21.8 18.7 61.5

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 Elms Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 n/a n/a n/a
1989 379 n/a n/a 17.2
1990 407 25.0 16.2 17.4
1991 426 n/a n/a n/a
1992 404 n/a n/a n/a
1993 412 n/a 0.0 0
1994 406 20.7 19.6 28.6
1995 441 24.9 17.7 25.6
1996 441 24.9 17.7 25.6
1997 409 24.0 17.0 26.9
1998 354 20.0 17.7 19.2
1999 375 19.0 19.7 22.1
2000 347 19.0 18.3 30.8
2001 344 19.0 18.1 25
2002 385 18.5 20.8 30.9
2003 385 18.5 20.8 30.9
2004 382 22.9 16.7 36.6
2005 452 23.3 19.4 42.3
2006 484 23.4 20.7 38.8
2007 482 23.4 20.6 40.2
2008 506 22.4 22.6 41.8
2009 445 23.6 18.9 49.1
2010 402 22.2 18.1 47
2011 401 22.7 17.6 48.1
2012 405 20.7 19.5 57.3
2013 429 22.5 19.0 59.2
2014 456 23.4 19.4 58.8
2015 445 24.0 18.5 58
2016 439 24.0 18.2 57.4
2017 415 21.5 19.3 61
2018 436 23.1 18.8 62.4
2019 407 22.2 18.3 62.2
2020 411 21.2 19.3 69.1
2021 406 22.0 18.4 49.3
2022 377 19.2 19.6 49.3
2023 345 18.4 18.7 53.9
2024 408 21.8 18.7 61.5

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 Elms Road Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,152 (11.0%) $9,315 (89.0%) $10,467
2020 $1,341 (13.1%) $8,930 (86.9%) $10,271
2021 $1,508 (13.3%) $9,802 (86.7%) $11,310
2022 $1,177 (10.4%) $10,164 (89.6%) $11,340
2023 $1,414 (10.2%) $12,396 (89.8%) $13,810

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elms Road Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1053rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1015th of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elms Road Elementary School)38.238.1
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Swartz Creek Community Schools)44.934.1
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Elms Road Elementary School)35.532.7
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Swartz Creek Community Schools)42.531.2
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elms Road Elementary School)43.929.6
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Swartz Creek Community Schools)45.532.9
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Elms Road Elementary School)22.719.3
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Swartz Creek Community Schools)26.920
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elms Road Elementary School)38.837.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Swartz Creek Community Schools)50.438.6
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Elms Road Elementary School)17.925.8
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Swartz Creek Community Schools)27.519.5
 8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Elms Road Elementary School)67.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Swartz Creek Community Schools)14.67.9
 6.7%
   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 Students407345
 15.2%
African American5929
 50.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian111
 90.9%
Hispanic1619
 18.8%
Pacific Islander11
White272272
Two or More Races4622
 52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.2%53.9%
 8.2%


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Elms Road Elementary School ranks 1101st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Elms Road Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Swartz Creek Middle School
High : Swartz Creek High School

Students at Elms Road Elementary School are 77% White, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 408 students attended Elms Road 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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