Graveraet Elementary School

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Graveraet Elementary School ranks 269 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Graveraet Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marquette, Michigan, serving 296 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Marquette Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 102 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Graveraet Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in M-Step test scores, with 73.8% of 5th-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and 57.1% in Math, compared to state averages of 44% and 32.6%, respectively. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (40.54% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), the school has earned a 5-star rating in the past. The student population is predominantly White (82.09%), but the school is more diverse than some nearby schools, with 5.74% Hispanic, 2.36% Native American, and 8.45% two or more races.

While Graveraet Elementary has seen fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, the school's per-student spending has steadily increased, suggesting a commitment to investing in resources and educational programs. Compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Cherry Creek Elementary and Superior Hills Elementary, Graveraet generally outperforms its peers in English Language Arts and Science, but its Math performance is more mixed. The school's strong performance among female and White student subgroups is notable, but its support for low socioeconomic status students has been more variable.

Detail:

Public K-5

611 N Front St
Marquette, MI 49855-3589

(906) 225-4302

District: Marquette Area Public Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,260

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Graveraet Elementary School ranks better than 81.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marquette Area Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.73. (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 Graveraet Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Marquette Area Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Graveraet Elementary School is 15.6. 2 elementary schools in the Marquette Area Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Graveraet Elementary School employs 18.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Graveraet Elementary School is $14,260, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marquette Area Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Graveraet Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Graveraet Elementary School 269^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Graveraet Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

White students:

Marquette Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marquette Area Public Schools 102^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Graveraet Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Graveraet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2017	72.41	319^th	1466	78.2%
2018	87.66	139^th	1448	90.4%
2019	87.95	121^st	1408	91.4%
2021	72.69	248^th	1153	78.5%
2022	83.79	168^th	1344	87.5%
2023	72.51	357^th	1470	75.7%
2024	78.73	269^th	1486	81.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	67.04	369^th	1397	73.6%
2019	80.92	106^th	1134	90.7%
2021	71.73	137^th	749	81.7%
2022	82.78	87^th	1099	92.1%
2023	67.90	315^th	1350	76.7%
2024	55.32	541^st	1381	60.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Graveraet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	81.61	222^nd	1443	84.6%
2019	77.95	179^th	1171	84.7%
2021	57.64	320^th	902	64.5%
2022	78.16	176^th	1106	84.1%
2023	62.57	424^th	1321	67.9%
2024	77.61	230^th	1342	82.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Graveraet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	89.81	88^th	1446	93.9%
2019	90.53	63^rd	1196	94.7%
2021	77.88	144^th	915	84.3%
2022	79.23	186^th	1139	83.7%
2023	73.02	303^rd	1334	77.3%
2024	73.41	305^th	1347	77.4%

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Rank History for White students at Graveraet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	83.95	144^th	1253	88.5%
2019	84.17	124^th	1128	89.0%
2021	66.46	291^st	1005	71.0%
2022	79.42	186^th	1102	83.1%
2023	61.55	424^th	1198	64.6%
2024	70.78	305^th	1204	74.7%

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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 Graveraet Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	241	3	1	7	11	1	24	288
2016	250	3	0	5	7	0	29	294
2017	245	7	0	1	1	0	30	284
2018	227	5	3	7	2	0	36	280
2019	228	6	3	6	2	0	32	277
2020	246	5	3	8	4	0	29	295
2021	248	4	2	9	3	0	25	291
2022	237	2	1	11	3	0	21	275
2023	243	4	0	17	7	0	25	296
2024	246	5	0	12	5	0	19	287

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 Graveraet Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	288	17.0	16.9	35.1
2016	294	16.0	18.3	33.3
2017	284	16.0	17.7	31.7
2018	280	16.5	16.9	35.7
2019	277	15.0	18.4	38.6
2020	295	17.6	16.7	41.4
2021	291	17.5	16.6	39.5
2022	275	17.0	16.1	39.6
2023	296	19.3	15.3	40.5
2024	287	18.3	15.6	32.8

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 Graveraet Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	288	17.0	16.9	35.1
2016	294	16.0	18.3	33.3
2017	284	16.0	17.7	31.7
2018	280	16.5	16.9	35.7
2019	277	15.0	18.4	38.6
2020	295	17.6	16.7	41.4
2021	291	17.5	16.6	39.5
2022	275	17.0	16.1	39.6
2023	296	19.3	15.3	40.5
2024	287	18.3	15.6	32.8

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 Graveraet Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$618 (5.7%)	$10,264 (94.3%)	$10,882
2020	$832 (7.5%)	$10,241 (92.5%)	$11,073
2021	$1,378 (12.0%)	$10,077 (88.0%)	$11,455
2022	$1,127 (8.9%)	$11,562 (91.1%)	$12,689
2023	$1,608 (11.3%)	$12,652 (88.7%)	$14,260

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Graveraet Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 357^th of 1470 Elementary schools	15.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Graveraet Elementary School)	72.3	50.9	21.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Area Public Schools)	60.3	48.6	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Graveraet Elementary School)	59.6	46.4	13.2%
3rd Grade Math (Marquette Area Public Schools)	53.1	53	0.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Graveraet Elementary School)	71.4	77.5	6.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Area Public Schools)	60	56.6	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Graveraet Elementary School)	61.9	70	8.1%
4th Grade Math (Marquette Area Public Schools)	56.2	51	5.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Graveraet Elementary School)	74.4	58	16.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marquette Area Public Schools)	60.3	58.1	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Graveraet Elementary School)	58.1	42	16.1%
5th Grade Math (Marquette Area Public Schools)	48.3	46.4	1.9%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Graveraet Elementary School)	42.9	22.4	20.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Marquette Area Public Schools)	28.1	25.2	2.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	277	296	6.9%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	2	7	250%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	6	17	183.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	228	243	6.6%
Two or More Races	32	25	21.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.6%	40.5%	1.9%

Schools Near Graveraet Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Graveraet Elementary School	Public	K-5	611 N Front St	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 225-4302	287	18	15.6	32.8%	246 (85.7%)	5 (1.7%)	12 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.6%)	78.7	269^th of 1486 public elementary schools	81.9%		72.5	357^th of 1470 public elementary schools	75.7%	88			46.0	54.7	73.8			42.9	52.8	57.1			73.8		57.1		$14,260	$1,608	$12,652
Sandy Knoll School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 N 6th St	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 225-4281	315	25	12.5	34.3%	268 (85.1%)	4 (1.3%)	5 (1.6%)	7 (2.2%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.3%)	87.8	153^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	89.7%		83.5	203^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	86.2%	50			68.0	55.7	70.7			80.0	50.8	70.7			70.7		42.5		$14,504	$1,731	$12,773
Superior Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 S McClellan Ave	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 225-4295	381	25	15.2	31.0%	328 (86.1%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.4%)	70.8	395^th of 1486 public elementary schools	73.4%		62.4	514^th of 1470 public elementary schools	65.0%	119			47.1	60.8	52.9			54.9	54.9	33.3			54.9		29.4		$13,600	$1,952	$11,648
Cherry Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	1111 Ortman Rd	Marquette	49855	Marquette County	Marquette Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 225-4399	410	26	16.0	27.3%	359 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.6%)	59.7	555^th of 1486 public elementary schools	62.7%		56.9	589^th of 1470 public elementary schools	59.9%	34			47.0	50.8	44.8			51.5	32.2	35.8			49.3		26.9		$12,684	$1,205	$11,479
Lakeview School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 Croix St	Negaunee	49866	Marquette County	Negaunee Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 475-7803	588	41	14.2	36.9%	530 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (6.5%)	68.5	433^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	70.9%		74.9	325^th of 1470 public elementary schools	77.9%	108			39.1	64.9				47.4	57.0								$12,614	$1,343	$11,271
Birchview School	Public	PK, KG-4	663 Poplar St	Ishpeming	49849	Marquette County	Ishpeming Public School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 485-6341	245	20	12.3	62.4%	210 (85.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (11.8%)	37.9	886^th of 1486 public elementary schools	40.4%		19.9	1154^th of 1470 public elementary schools	21.5%	268			27.9	51.2				39.5	19.0								$13,480	$2,531	$10,949
KI Sawyer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	411 Scorpion Rd	Gwinn	49841	Marquette County	Gwinn Area Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 346-5567	244	20	12.5	85.7%	186 (76.2%)	6 (2.5%)	16 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (13.1%)	29.5	1027^th of 1486 public elementary schools	30.9%		21.9	1116^th of 1470 public elementary schools	24.1%	89			22.9	40.6	21.1			34.3	28.1	23.7			36.8		13.9		$15,391	$2,156	$13,235
Aspen Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	350 Aspen Ridge School Rd	Ishpeming	49849	Marquette County	NICE Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 485-3175	737	53	13.9	39.6%	700 (95.0%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	7 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	12 (1.6%)	62.3	522^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	64.9%		53.2	641^st of 1470 public elementary schools	56.4%	119	75.0	42.2	48.6	69.7	44.3	33.7	32.9	55.4	53.9	34.2	22.9	23.5	50.6	53.5	26.6	42.3	$14,258	$1,109	$13,149
AuTrainOnota Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	8790 Deerton Rd	Deerton	49822	Alger County	AuTrain-Onota Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 343-6632	19	3	5.5	31.6%	17 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$37,281	$9,186	$28,095
George D Gilbert Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	250 W Iron St	Gwinn	49841	Marquette County	Gwinn Area Community Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(906) 346-2775	218	15	15.0	63.3%	191 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.1%)	52.6	670^th of 1486 public elementary schools	54.9%		42.7	805^th of 1470 public elementary schools	45.2%	135			32.4	26.3	45.2			47.1	36.8	38.1			61.9		23.8		$14,793	$1,808	$12,985

Frequently Asked Questions about Graveraet Elementary School

How many students attend Graveraet Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended Graveraet Elementary School.

What district is Graveraet Elementary School in?

Marquette Area Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Graveraet Elementary School?

Students at Graveraet Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

Is Graveraet Elementary School a good school?

Graveraet Elementary School ranks 269^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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