Coleman A Young Elementary School

Summary:

Coleman A Young Elementary School is a public elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 416 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Coleman A Young Elementary School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Michigan, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school also experiences extremely high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 35.6% to 87.5% in recent years. Additionally, over 90% of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income households. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at the school, the academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution.

The nearby schools, such as Cooke STEM Academy, Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary/Middle School, and Burns Elementary/Middle School, also struggle with low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates, indicating systemic challenges in the local education system. However, some nearby magnet or charter schools, such as Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies and Detroit Achievement Academy, appear to perform better academically, suggesting that alternative school models could be more effective in addressing the needs of the local student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

15771 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48227-2948

(313) 852-0725

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1438^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,190

Students who attend Coleman A Young Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Henry Ford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 371

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.5%

American Indian:

0.3%

Two or more races:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Coleman A Young Elementary School ranks worse than 96.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 47^th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.06. (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 (99.5%), American Indian (0.3%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coleman A Young Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 19^th best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Coleman A Young Elementary School employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coleman A Young Elementary School is $20,190. 50 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coleman A Young Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Coleman A Young Elementary School 1438^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Coleman A Young Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status 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 Coleman A Young Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Coleman A Young Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	5.08	1364^th	1408	3.1%
2022	7.46	1262^nd	1344	6.1%
2023	4.58	1454^th	1470	1.1%
2024	6.06	1438^th	1486	3.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coleman A Young Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	10.98	1314^th	1397	5.9%
2019	9.79	1080^th	1134	4.8%
2022	12.68	1003^rd	1099	8.7%
2023	6.30	1332^nd	1350	1.3%
2024	8.48	1328^th	1381	3.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Coleman A Young Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.95	1337^th	1443	7.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Coleman A Young Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	6.89	1404^th	1446	2.9%
2022	9.05	1076^th	1139	5.5%
2024	6.92	1292^nd	1347	4.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Coleman A Young Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	26.66	378^th	475	20.4%
2019	17.05	194^th	212	8.5%
2022	27.17	113^th	158	28.5%
2023	12.55	311^th	321	3.1%
2024	17.68	311^th	348	10.6%

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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.

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 Coleman A Young Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	1	373	0	0	1	0	375
2018	0	374	1	0	0	0	375
2019	0	432	2	0	0	0	434
2020	2	483	0	0	0	0	485
2021	0	437	0	0	1	0	438
2022	0	426	0	1	0	0	427
2023	0	412	0	0	3	1	416
2024	0	369	0	0	1	1	371

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 Coleman A Young Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	375	20.0	18.7	80.3
2018	375	25.0	15.0	90.4
2019	434	25.0	17.3	90.6
2020	485	28.0	17.3	84.3
2021	438	28.0	15.6	90.2
2022	427	29.0	14.7	91.1
2023	416	25.0	16.6	93
2024	371	25.5	14.5	93

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 Coleman A Young Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	375	20.0	18.7	80.3
2018	375	25.0	15.0	90.4
2019	434	25.0	17.3	90.6
2020	485	28.0	17.3	84.3
2021	438	28.0	15.6	90.2
2022	427	29.0	14.7	91.1
2023	416	25.0	16.6	93
2024	371	25.5	14.5	93

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 Coleman A Young Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,200 (16.3%)	$11,280 (83.7%)	$13,479
2020	$4,358 (30.7%)	$9,838 (69.3%)	$14,196
2021	$2,031 (13.0%)	$13,538 (87.0%)	$15,569
2022	$7,074 (34.8%)	$13,244 (65.2%)	$20,317
2023	$6,243 (30.9%)	$13,947 (69.1%)	$20,190

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coleman A Young Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1364^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1454^th of 1470 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Coleman A Young Elementary School)	10.9	5	5.9%
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 (Coleman A Young Elementary School)	14.3	6.5	7.8%
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%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coleman A Young Elementary School)	15.6	9.8	5.8%
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%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	434	416	4.1%
African American	432	412	4.6%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.6%	93%	2.5%

Schools Near Coleman A Young 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
Coleman A Young Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15771 Hubbell St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0725	371	26	14.5	93.0%	0 (0.0%)	369 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6.1	1438^th of 1486 public elementary schools	3.2%		4.6	1454^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.1%	16				7.6				10.9	5.8	13.9			8.3				$20,190	$6,243	$13,947
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	15850 Strathmoor St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9600	845	45	18.9	92.1%	0 (0.0%)	816 (96.6%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.6%)	8.1	1388^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.6%		6.5	1404^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.5%	16	22.8	5.3	11.8	6.6	11.5	4.9	21.8	25.4	5.3	12.5	4.1	15.8	18.8	2.6			$19,916	$6,960	$12,956
Burns ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	14350 Terry St	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0534	377	23	16.3	93.4%	0 (0.0%)	374 (99.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6.3	1427^th of 1486 public elementary schools	4.0%					(n/a)	28.3			12.5	9.7	10.3	7.7	13.9					9.4	6.7			$19,797	$6,010	$13,787
Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies	Public	PK, KG-8	6501 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 651-2400	689	43	16.2	63.3%	3 (0.4%)	676 (98.1%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39.7	852^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	42.7%		26	1055^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.2%	203	71.7	37.0	42.7	35.4	39.5	38.2	56.5	41.3	27.8	24.7	33.8	35.5	32.1	43.5	8.8	17.4	$20,725	$6,461	$14,264
AdamsYoung Building	Public, Charter	K-5	13130 Grove St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 734-7193	468	9	52.0	94.2%	0 (0.0%)	464 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5.4	1456^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.0%		7.4	1389^th of 1470 public elementary schools	5.5%	67			8.6	8.3	9.0			19.0	4.8	3.4			6.7		3.4		$00	$00	$00
Detroit Achievement Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7000 W Outer Dr	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Detroit Achievement Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 468-9518	341	25	13.6	93.5%	9 (2.6%)	328 (96.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	29.8	1018^th of 1486 public elementary schools	31.5%		18.6	1180^th of 1470 public elementary schools	19.7%	162	52.0		30.6	26.9	62.5	23.1	40.0	28.6	24.0	12.5	15.4	29.2	33.3	28.0			$12,529	$2,995	$9,534
Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-8	16827 Appoline St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Martin Luther King Junior Education Center Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 341-4944	303	6	50.5	87.8%	0 (0.0%)	299 (98.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23.6	1108^th of 1486 public elementary schools	25.4%		25.2	1070^th of 1470 public elementary schools	27.2%	38	43.5		7.9	23.5	15.4	15.8	23.8	17.9					80.8	82.6			$14,149	$2,561	$11,588
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17045 Grand River Ave	Detroit	48227	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-1066	276	21	13.1	83.3%	2 (0.7%)	265 (96.0%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	23	1127^th of 1486 public elementary schools	24.2%		23.2	1097^th of 1470 public elementary schools	25.4%	30			10.4	9.3	28.2			22.9	9.3	25.6			17.9		41.0		$21,585	$7,403	$14,181
Rutherford Winans Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	16411 Curtis St	Detroit	48235	Wayne County	Rutherford Winans Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-0709	161	12	14.0	93.8%	0 (0.0%)	160 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	37.5							19.1						25.0		18.8	$15,614	$4,644	$10,969
Cooke STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	18800 Puritan St	Detroit	48223	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7458	333	24	13.9	85.3%	1 (0.3%)	325 (97.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9.7	1351^st of 1486 public elementary schools	9.1%		7.6	1378^th of 1470 public elementary schools	6.3%	27				9.8	25.6	18.2		7.0		7.0	9.1		11.6				$22,912	$6,856	$16,056

Frequently Asked Questions about Coleman A Young Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Coleman A Young Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Coleman A Young Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Henry Ford High School

How many students attend Coleman A Young Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Coleman A Young Elementary School.

What district is Coleman A Young Elementary School in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

Is Coleman A Young Elementary School a good school?

Coleman A Young Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Michigan elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Coleman A Young Elementary School?

Students at Coleman A Young Elementary School are 99% African American.

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