Courtade Elementary School

Summary:

Courtade Elementary School is a public elementary school in Traverse City, Michigan, serving 218 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools district, Courtade consistently outperforms the district and the state of Michigan in academic achievement, with exceptional results in English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (46.33% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Courtade's low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking 92 out of 1,381 Michigan elementary schools. The school's academic success may be attributed to effective teaching, targeted interventions, and increased funding, which has risen from $10,552 per student in 2019-2020 to $16,115 per student in 2022-2023. Courtade's performance is particularly impressive when compared to nearby schools like Blair Elementary, Willow Hill Elementary, and Cherry Knoll Elementary, which lag behind in both academic achievement and student demographics.

However, Courtade is not without its challenges. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2019-2020 to 20.0% in 2022-2023, which may impact student learning and academic achievement if not addressed. Additionally, while Courtade has a predominantly white student population (87.61%), it has a higher percentage of Native American students (3.21%) compared to the state average, suggesting a need for continued focus on diversity and inclusion.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1111 Rasho Rd
       Traverse City, MI  49696


(231) 933-5800

District: Traverse City Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
359th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,115 Help


Students who attend Courtade Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    East Middle School
High:    Central High School
    Traverse City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  209

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.1%
Two or more races:
3.8%
American Indian:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Courtade Elementary School ranks better than 75.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.89. (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 (86.1%), two or more races (3.8%), American Indian (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Courtade Elementary School is 15, which is the 4th best among 11 elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Courtade Elementary School is $16,115, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Courtade Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Courtade Elementary School 359th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Courtade Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Traverse City Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Traverse City Area Public Schools 168th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Courtade Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Courtade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.04 643rd 1545 58.4%
2007 60.33 741st 1565 52.7%
2008 62.98 684th 1577 56.6%
2009 57.05 882nd 1589 44.5%
2010 63.91 723rd 1552 53.4%
2011 57.05 860th 1552 44.6%
2012 51.68 804th 1566 48.7%
2013 59.22 656th 1563 58.0%
2014 63.13 574th 1533 62.6%
2015 68.89 464th 1580 70.6%
2016 71.79 392nd 1548 74.7%
2017 68.26 377th 1466 74.3%
2018 83.27 211th 1448 85.4%
2019 73.35 320th 1408 77.3%
2021 72.61 251st 1153 78.2%
2022 73.75 293rd 1344 78.2%
2023 69.16 406th 1470 72.4%
2024 72.89 359th 1486 75.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Courtade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.24 72nd 1397 94.8%
2019 84.26 77th 1134 93.2%
2021 71.15 146th 749 80.5%
2022 83.25 80th 1099 92.7%
2023 78.60 173rd 1350 87.2%
2024 85.46 92nd 1381 93.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Courtade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.64 264th 1443 81.7%
2019 76.31 206th 1171 82.4%
2021 61.50 282nd 902 68.7%
2022 76.47 194th 1106 82.5%
2023 66.23 361st 1321 72.7%
2024 69.93 319th 1342 76.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Courtade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.94 172nd 1446 88.1%
2019 68.08 332nd 1196 72.2%
2022 76.33 223rd 1139 80.4%
2023 72.54 317th 1334 76.2%
2024 69.46 368th 1347 72.7%
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Rank History for White students at Courtade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.61 275th 1253 78.1%
2019 60.90 416th 1128 63.1%
2021 69.58 254th 1005 74.7%
2022 67.90 318th 1102 71.1%
2023 58.91 455th 1198 62.0%
2024 64.52 386th 1204 67.9%
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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 Courtade Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 297 0 5 1 5 n/a n/a 0 308
1993 343 0 6 1 7 n/a n/a 0 357
1994 351 0 10 1 11 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 354 2 4 0 8 n/a n/a 0 368
1996 354 2 4 0 8 n/a n/a 0 368
1997 307 3 3 1 7 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 304 0 3 1 5 n/a n/a 0 313
1999 286 5 4 3 6 n/a n/a 0 304
2000 274 1 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 284
2001 255 1 3 4 8 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 330 1 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 330 1 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 360 1 2 5 8 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 297 1 1 3 8 n/a n/a 0 310
2006 289 1 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 298
2007 293 0 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 302
2008 267 1 2 5 4 n/a n/a 0 279
2009 374 3 7 4 6 n/a n/a 0 394
2010 378 2 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 391
2011 338 5 4 7 9 0 8 0 371
2012 300 4 3 12 7 0 11 0 337
2013 273 1 1 13 3 0 10 0 301
2014 242 1 3 12 2 0 12 0 272
2015 270 1 3 14 5 0 16 0 309
2016 249 2 4 11 9 0 14 0 289
2017 237 3 3 7 6 0 11 0 267
2018 249 4 3 8 3 0 17 0 284
2019 223 2 4 10 7 0 17 0 263
2020 232 3 2 7 8 0 15 0 267
2021 223 1 2 7 8 0 10 0 251
2022 214 0 4 6 9 1 10 0 244
2023 191 1 4 8 7 1 6 0 218
2024 180 3 4 6 7 1 8 0 209

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 Courtade Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 308 n/a n/a n/a
1993 357 n/a 0.0 22.4
1994 373 19.0 19.6 14.7
1995 368 19.9 18.5 14.1
1996 368 19.9 18.5 14.1
1997 321 20.0 16.1 14.6
1998 313 18.0 17.4 12.5
1999 304 18.0 16.9 12.2
2000 284 17.5 16.2 29.2
2001 271 16.7 16.2 25.1
2002 337 19.0 17.7 26.4
2003 337 19.0 17.7 26.4
2004 376 19.3 19.5 23.7
2005 310 17.5 17.7 29.7
2006 298 17.4 17.1 31.5
2007 302 17.1 17.7 28.1
2008 279 16.1 17.3 38
2009 394 23.9 16.5 37.1
2010 391 22.6 17.2 39.1
2011 371 20.0 18.5 43.7
2012 337 20.2 16.6 45.7
2013 301 17.4 17.2 44.5
2014 272 17.2 15.7 47.1
2015 309 20.0 15.4 39.2
2016 289 17.0 17.0 40.5
2017 267 15.5 17.1 38.6
2018 284 16.1 17.5 41.9
2019 263 15.2 17.2 47.9
2020 267 14.8 17.9 47.2
2021 251 12.9 19.4 42.6
2022 244 16.3 14.9 44.3
2023 218 13.7 15.8 46.3
2024 209 13.8 15.0 42.6

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 Courtade Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 308 n/a n/a n/a
1993 357 n/a 0.0 22.4
1994 373 19.0 19.6 14.7
1995 368 19.9 18.5 14.1
1996 368 19.9 18.5 14.1
1997 321 20.0 16.1 14.6
1998 313 18.0 17.4 12.5
1999 304 18.0 16.9 12.2
2000 284 17.5 16.2 29.2
2001 271 16.7 16.2 25.1
2002 337 19.0 17.7 26.4
2003 337 19.0 17.7 26.4
2004 376 19.3 19.5 23.7
2005 310 17.5 17.7 29.7
2006 298 17.4 17.1 31.5
2007 302 17.1 17.7 28.1
2008 279 16.1 17.3 38
2009 394 23.9 16.5 37.1
2010 391 22.6 17.2 39.1
2011 371 20.0 18.5 43.7
2012 337 20.2 16.6 45.7
2013 301 17.4 17.2 44.5
2014 272 17.2 15.7 47.1
2015 309 20.0 15.4 39.2
2016 289 17.0 17.0 40.5
2017 267 15.5 17.1 38.6
2018 284 16.1 17.5 41.9
2019 263 15.2 17.2 47.9
2020 267 14.8 17.9 47.2
2021 251 12.9 19.4 42.6
2022 244 16.3 14.9 44.3
2023 218 13.7 15.8 46.3
2024 209 13.8 15.0 42.6

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 Courtade Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $752 (7.1%) $9,904 (92.9%) $10,656
2020 $918 (8.7%) $9,633 (91.3%) $10,552
2021 $1,218 (10.3%) $10,597 (89.7%) $11,815
2022 $2,449 (17.9%) $11,197 (82.1%) $13,646
2023 $1,211 (7.5%) $14,904 (92.5%) $16,115

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Courtade 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 320th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 406th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Courtade Elementary School)61.565
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)60.152.2
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Courtade Elementary School)52.577.5
 25%
   3rd Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)55.550.2
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Courtade Elementary School)56.875.9
 19.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)55.954.4
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Courtade Elementary School)62.255.2
 7%
   4th Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)49.839.9
 9.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Courtade Elementary School)6659.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)59.554
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Courtade Elementary School)61.729.7
 32%
   5th Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)43.537.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Courtade Elementary School)19.610.8
 8.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Traverse City Area Public Schools)15.619.1
 3.5%
   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 Students263218
 17.1%
African American21
 50%
American Indian77
Asian44
Hispanic108
 20%
Pacific Islander01
White223191
 14.3%
Two or More Races176
 64.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.9%46.3%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Courtade Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended Courtade Elementary School.

Courtade Elementary School ranks 359th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Courtade Elementary School are 86% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

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

Middle : East Middle School
High : Central High School
High : Traverse City High 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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