Wayne Elementary School

Summary:

Wayne Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 237 students in grades PK-5 in Detroit, Michigan, which is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, a low-performing district with a 0-star rating.

Despite receiving relatively high per-student funding, ranging from $15,523 to $21,394 in recent years, Wayne Elementary consistently underperforms academically, with only 10.71% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 57.3% to 87.9% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Carleton Elementary School, which outperforms Wayne Elementary across multiple subject areas and grade levels.

The challenges faced by Wayne Elementary appear to be deeply rooted, as the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Michigan, with 0-star ratings from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years. The high rates of economic disadvantage, with 91.7% to 93.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and the low performance of specific student subgroups, such as ranking 1442 out of 1443 for female students and 1445 out of 1446 for male students in 2017-2018, suggest that addressing the underlying issues, such as chronic absenteeism and resource allocation, may be crucial in improving the school's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10633 Courville St
       Detroit, MI  48224-2403


(313) 866-0400

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1359th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,394 Help


Students who attend Wayne Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Denby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

African American:
99.2%
Hispanic:
0.4%
Two or more races:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wayne Elementary School ranks worse than 91.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 29th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.13. (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: African American (99.2%), Hispanic (0.4%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 26th best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Wayne Elementary School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayne Elementary School is $21,394, which is the 30th highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayne Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Elementary School 1359th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Wayne Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

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


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Rank History for Wayne Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wayne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.48 1387th 1470 5.6%
2024 9.13 1359th 1486 8.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.97 1396th 1397 0.1%
2023 10.68 1263rd 1350 6.4%
2024 11.77 1264th 1381 8.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Wayne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.39 1442nd 1443 0.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wayne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.93 1445th 1446 0.1%
2024 11.57 1227th 1347 8.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Wayne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.64 473rd 475 0.4%
2023 23.56 260th 321 19.0%
2024 28.84 247th 348 29.0%
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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.

Wayne Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wayne Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 0 272 0 0 0 0 0 0 272
2018 0 286 0 0 0 0 0 0 286
2019 0 286 0 0 0 0 0 0 286
2020 2 300 0 0 0 0 0 0 302
2021 0 304 0 0 0 0 0 0 304
2022 0 265 0 0 0 0 0 0 265
2023 0 235 0 1 0 0 1 0 237

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 Wayne Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 272 16.0 17.0 89.3
2018 286 16.0 17.8 92
2019 286 20.0 14.3 91.6
2020 302 19.0 15.8 89.7
2021 304 20.0 15.2 92.4
2022 265 18.0 14.7 91.7
2023 237 15.5 15.2 93.7

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 Wayne Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 272 16.0 17.0 89.3
2018 286 16.0 17.8 92
2019 286 20.0 14.3 91.6
2020 302 19.0 15.8 89.7
2021 304 20.0 15.2 92.4
2022 265 18.0 14.7 91.7
2023 237 15.5 15.2 93.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wayne Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,250 (15.2%) $12,528 (84.8%) $14,778
2020 $4,218 (27.2%) $11,305 (72.8%) $15,523
2021 $2,163 (13.5%) $13,861 (86.5%) $16,025
2022 $7,234 (33.9%) $14,078 (66.1%) $21,311
2023 $7,117 (33.3%) $14,277 (66.7%) $21,394

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayne 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students286237
 17.1%
African American286235
 17.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.6%93.7%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wayne Elementary School

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

High : Denby High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Wayne Elementary School.

Wayne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Wayne Elementary School are 99% African American.


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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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