Chrysler Elementary School

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Chrysler Elementary School ranks 420 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chrysler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 136 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. Despite being part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan, Chrysler Elementary stands out as a strong-performing institution.

Chrysler Elementary has a predominantly African American student population, with over 97% of students identifying as African American. However, the school has consistently outperformed the district and state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77.3% of 5th-grade students at Chrysler Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 15.4% for the district and 44% for the state. The school also ranks particularly well for its performance among African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 17th out of 348 Michigan elementary schools for African American students and 90th out of 1,350 for students from low-income families.

While Chrysler Elementary has faced some challenges with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.1% to 24.0%, its rates are still lower than those observed in nearby schools like Moses Field Center (79.0%) and Garvey Academy (60.7%). Additionally, the school's per-student spending, ranging from $19,585 to $26,541 over the past few years, is higher than the spending levels of some nearby Detroit Edison Public School Academy charter schools. This suggests that Chrysler Elementary is effectively allocating resources to support its students' learning and well-being.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1445 E Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207-2903

(313) 494-8440

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,542

Students who attend Chrysler Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Martin Luther King Junior Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.1%

Hispanic:

1.5%

White:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chrysler Elementary School ranks better than 71.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2^nd among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.07. (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: African American (97.1%), Hispanic (1.5%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chrysler Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 15^th best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Chrysler Elementary School employs 9.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chrysler Elementary School is $25,542, which is the 3^rd highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chrysler Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chrysler Elementary School 420^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Chrysler Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chrysler Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chrysler Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	70.59	367^th	1408	73.9%
2022	58.49	508^th	1344	62.2%
2023	70.22	387^th	1470	73.7%
2024	69.07	420^th	1486	71.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	55.67	621^st	1397	55.5%
2022	84.84	63^rd	1099	94.3%
2023	86.78	90^th	1350	93.3%
2024	79.01	167^th	1381	87.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Chrysler Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	51.38	724^th	1443	49.8%
2023	64.77	388^th	1321	70.6%
2024	71.18	298^th	1342	77.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Chrysler Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	45.85	819^th	1446	43.4%
2023	66.34	400^th	1334	70.0%
2024	57.33	539^th	1347	60.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Chrysler Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	85.67	31^st	475	93.5%
2019	96.89	2^nd	212	99.1%
2022	97.65	1^st	158	99.4%
2023	95.15	9^th	321	97.2%
2024	90.50	17^th	348	95.1%

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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 Chrysler Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	3	152	2	2	4	163
2018	5	142	0	1	4	152
2019	3	118	0	2	2	125
2020	0	125	0	3	0	128
2021	0	119	0	3	2	124
2022	0	119	0	2	2	123
2023	1	132	0	2	1	136

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

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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 Chrysler Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	163	10.0	16.3	56.4
2018	152	10.0	15.2	56.6
2019	125	9.0	13.8	58.4
2020	128	9.0	14.2	43.8
2021	124	9.0	13.7	50
2022	123	9.0	13.6	50.4
2023	136	9.5	14.3	77.9

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 Chrysler Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	163	10.0	16.3	56.4
2018	152	10.0	15.2	56.6
2019	125	9.0	13.8	58.4
2020	128	9.0	14.2	43.8
2021	124	9.0	13.7	50
2022	123	9.0	13.6	50.4
2023	136	9.5	14.3	77.9

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 Chrysler Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,840 (20.6%)	$14,775 (79.4%)	$18,615
2020	$6,268 (32.0%)	$13,317 (68.0%)	$19,585
2021	$3,216 (15.0%)	$18,195 (85.0%)	$21,411
2022	$9,070 (34.2%)	$17,471 (65.8%)	$26,541
2023	$7,144 (28.0%)	$18,398 (72.0%)	$25,542

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chrysler 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 367^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 387^th of 1470 Elementary schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chrysler Elementary School)	58.8	52.6	6.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	11.9	12.4	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Chrysler Elementary School)	70.6	63.2	7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	16	13.9	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chrysler Elementary School)	58.8	66.7	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	12.7	14.8	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Chrysler Elementary School)	58.8	52.4	6.4%
4th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	10.9	11.1	0.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chrysler Elementary School)	54.2	72	17.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	14.1	11.6	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Chrysler Elementary School)	37.5	44	6.5%
5th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	7.4	5.6	1.8%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	125	136	8.8%
African American	118	132	11.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	1	66.7%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.4%	77.9%	19.5%

Schools Near Chrysler 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
Chrysler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1445 E Lafayette St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8440	136	10	14.3	77.9%	1 (0.7%)	132 (97.1%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	69.1	420^th of 1486 public elementary schools	71.7%		70.2	387^th of 1470 public elementary schools	73.7%	33			33.3	71.4	77.3			54.2	61.9	40.9			50.0		18.2		$25,542	$7,144	$18,398
Bunche Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2715 Macomb St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8350	401	31	12.8	92.8%	2 (0.5%)	374 (93.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)								(n/a)	14.3				9.7		11.1			10.0							$24,105	$6,452	$17,653
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	2251 Antietam Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 782-4400	469	24	19.5	73.1%	1 (0.2%)	462 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	18.9	1180^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.6%		25.3	1068^th of 1470 public elementary schools	27.3%	112			20.5	25.9	37.3			17.9	11.8	16.9			27.7		8.4		$11,600	$2,876	$8,725
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2985 E Jefferson Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 259-1744	635	18	35.2	97.8%	0 (0.0%)	633 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8.1	1386^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.7%		5.3	1438^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.2%	52			6.4	17.4	16.8			8.2	13.0	11.9			13.9				$14,478	$3,403	$11,075
Detroit Edison Public School Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1903 Wilkins St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Edison Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 833-1100	832	29	29.1	72.6%	2 (0.2%)	815 (98.0%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	33.1	967^th of 1486 public elementary schools	34.9%		39.2	864^th of 1470 public elementary schools	41.2%	103	70.2	14.9	39.2	36.9	46.0	37.3	59.2	27.8	23.3	27.6	10.8	16.3	29.9	48.9	5.7	20.2	$11,666	$3,439	$8,227
Spain ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	3700 Beaubien St	Detroit	48201	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-2081	368	25	14.9	83.7%	5 (1.4%)	353 (95.9%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	10.3	1340^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.8%		11.5	1291^st of 1470 public elementary schools	12.2%	49	31.3	6.3	11.4	26.3	12.2	9.3	24.5	25.7	16.2	7.7			10.0	12.8		8.2	$21,451	$6,850	$14,601
Plymouth Educational Center	Public, Charter	K-8	1460 E Forest Ave	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Plymouth Educational Center Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 831-3280	435	9	47.0	92.2%	4 (0.9%)	430 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	25.6					10.5											$14,008	$4,300	$9,708
Moses Field Center	Public	PK, KG-8	1100 Sheridan St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 866-5790	66	9	7.3	84.8%	5 (7.6%)	54 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)																	$47,197	$15,533	$31,665
Garvey Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2301 Van Dyke St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-7400	362	30	12.2	87.0%	0 (0.0%)	359 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9.8	1346^th of 1486 public elementary schools	9.4%		7.6	1373^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	6.6%	27	19.4		21.4	21.4	12.1	6.7		21.4	9.5								$23,772	$6,428	$17,344
Edmonson Montessori	Public	PK, KG-8	1300 W Canfield St	Detroit	48201	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 873-7441	192	14	14.2	38.5%	34 (17.7%)	149 (77.6%)	5 (2.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	50.6	687^th of 1486 public elementary schools	53.8%		56.4	598^th of 1470 public elementary schools	59.3%	89			41.4	77.8	45.8	27.3		35.7	51.9	12.5			37.5		16.7		$20,330	$7,457	$12,873

Frequently Asked Questions about Chrysler Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Chrysler Elementary School attend?

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

High : Martin Luther King Junior Senior High School

What district is Chrysler Elementary School in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

What is the racial makeup of Chrysler Elementary School?

Students at Chrysler Elementary School are 97% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Is Chrysler Elementary School a good school?

Chrysler Elementary School ranks 420^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chrysler Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Chrysler Elementary School.

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