Alexander Elementary School

Summary:

Alexander Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Adrian, Michigan, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 472 students. The school is part of the Adrian Public Schools district, which is ranked 452 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alexander Elementary faces several challenges, including a higher percentage of Hispanic students (34.32%) compared to the state average, as well as a lower percentage of White students (54.45%). The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.0% in 2020-2021 to 61.0% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state average. Academically, Alexander Elementary's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with its 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 40.3% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 39.6% and the district average of 26.5%. While the school's Hispanic students perform better than the state average, its White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly worse.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Adrian Public Schools district, Alexander Elementary generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores and chronic absenteeism. For example, Lincoln Elementary, which is located just 0.8 miles away, outperforms Alexander Elementary across multiple subject areas and grade levels. Despite the school's challenges, Alexander Elementary's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $10,531 in 2019-2020 to $13,262 in 2022-2023, but this increased funding does not appear to have translated into significant improvements in student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 520 Cherry St
       Adrian, MI  49221-1651


(517) 263-9533

District: Adrian Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
928th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,262 Help


Students who attend Alexander Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Springbrook Middle School
High:    Adrian High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  460

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.0%
Hispanic:
33.5%
Two or more races:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.8% Help


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Compare Details Alexander Elementary School ranks worse than 62.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Adrian Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.45. (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 Alexander Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Adrian Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (55%), Hispanic (33.5%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Adrian Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary School is 17.3, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Adrian Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alexander Elementary School is $13,262, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Adrian Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alexander Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexander Elementary School 928th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Alexander Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Adrian Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Adrian Public Schools 452nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alexander Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Alexander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.96 319th 1545 79.4%
2007 76.78 272nd 1565 82.6%
2008 52.77 978th 1577 38.0%
2009 55.07 923rd 1589 41.9%
2010 60.91 825th 1552 46.8%
2011 64.66 634th 1552 59.1%
2012 54.07 753rd 1566 51.9%
2013 65.52 526th 1563 66.3%
2014 57.79 681st 1533 55.6%
2015 38.91 1020th 1580 35.4%
2016 38.54 973rd 1548 37.1%
2017 47.85 723rd 1466 50.7%
2018 38.83 956th 1448 34.0%
2019 27.13 1020th 1408 27.6%
2021 35.01 745th 1153 35.4%
2022 30.64 920th 1344 31.5%
2023 26.99 1040th 1470 29.3%
2024 35.45 928th 1486 37.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alexander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.79 19th 81 76.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alexander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.73 141st 403 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alexander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.51 900th 1397 35.6%
2019 35.50 770th 1134 32.1%
2021 46.36 387th 749 48.3%
2022 31.95 767th 1099 30.2%
2023 23.34 1069th 1350 20.8%
2024 33.63 940th 1381 31.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Alexander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.00 1093rd 1443 24.3%
2019 19.76 983rd 1171 16.1%
2021 31.99 638th 902 29.3%
2022 23.37 892nd 1106 19.3%
2023 15.18 1147th 1321 13.2%
2024 24.08 1039th 1342 22.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Alexander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.52 726th 1446 49.8%
2019 27.05 901st 1196 24.7%
2021 27.00 699th 915 23.6%
2022 31.52 786th 1139 31.0%
2023 33.48 874th 1334 34.5%
2024 39.70 792nd 1347 41.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alexander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.74 163rd 222 26.6%
2019 41.99 45th 86 47.7%
2022 41.32 46th 86 46.5%
2023 35.40 117th 188 37.8%
2024 35.93 125th 201 37.8%
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Rank History for White students at Alexander Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.71 915th 1253 27.0%
2019 28.09 846th 1128 25.0%
2021 42.35 574th 1005 42.9%
2022 35.69 708th 1102 35.8%
2023 25.61 928th 1198 22.5%
2024 30.12 856th 1204 28.9%
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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.

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

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Enrollment information for Alexander Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 448 11 7 49 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1989 448 12 8 52 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1990 427 13 6 61 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1991 416 13 12 48 0 n/a n/a 20 509
1992 400 14 12 46 1 n/a n/a 0 473
1993 393 15 15 49 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 396 14 13 57 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1995 406 19 8 54 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1996 406 19 8 54 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1997 365 14 7 61 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1998 399 15 7 46 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 393 12 5 39 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2000 356 17 2 56 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2001 355 17 3 75 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2002 336 14 2 71 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2003 336 14 2 71 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2004 350 14 5 79 3 n/a n/a 2 453
2005 273 11 7 59 3 n/a n/a 5 358
2006 316 20 7 97 2 n/a n/a 4 446
2007 299 18 11 82 1 n/a n/a 4 415
2008 323 16 7 85 n/a n/a n/a 0 431
2009 315 26 8 87 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2010 320 21 12 82 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2011 268 14 9 86 0 0 14 0 391
2012 266 15 8 92 1 0 13 0 395
2013 270 18 8 76 0 0 14 0 386
2014 268 17 3 72 2 0 16 0 378
2015 247 11 1 92 1 0 23 0 375
2016 243 11 2 83 1 0 25 0 365
2017 241 9 1 87 0 0 25 0 363
2018 274 16 4 131 0 0 37 0 462
2019 268 16 3 149 2 0 31 0 469
2020 267 11 7 162 2 0 38 0 487
2021 243 8 4 155 0 0 41 0 451
2022 253 5 4 154 0 0 34 0 450
2023 257 7 3 162 0 0 43 0 472
2024 253 8 2 154 0 0 43 0 460

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 Alexander Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 n/a n/a n/a
1989 520 n/a n/a 11.3
1990 507 27.0 18.7 9.9
1991 509 n/a n/a n/a
1992 473 n/a n/a 16.3
1993 472 n/a 0.0 15.9
1994 480 18.5 25.9 11.5
1995 487 25.4 19.2 18.3
1996 487 25.4 19.2 18.3
1997 447 23.0 19.4 14.8
1998 467 22.0 21.2 19.5
1999 449 24.0 18.7 17.8
2000 431 23.0 18.7 20.9
2001 451 23.5 19.2 24.8
2002 425 23.7 17.9 31.5
2003 425 23.7 17.9 31.5
2004 453 24.6 18.4 31
2005 358 21.9 16.3 29.7
2006 446 25.0 17.8 38.9
2007 415 23.2 17.9 39.9
2008 431 23.2 18.6 34.8
2009 436 23.4 18.6 42.9
2010 435 24.7 17.5 46.9
2011 391 22.7 17.1 51.7
2012 395 21.5 18.3 52.7
2013 386 23.5 16.3 49.2
2014 378 22.7 16.6 55.3
2015 375 22.0 17.0 65.3
2016 365 20.0 18.2 55.6
2017 363 21.1 17.2 56.5
2018 462 27.8 16.5 65.6
2019 469 25.9 18.0 64.4
2020 487 25.6 19.0 68
2021 451 23.3 19.3 64.3
2022 450 25.1 17.9 64.4
2023 472 25.9 18.1 63.3
2024 460 26.4 17.3 64.8

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 Alexander Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 n/a n/a n/a
1989 520 n/a n/a 11.3
1990 507 27.0 18.7 9.9
1991 509 n/a n/a n/a
1992 473 n/a n/a 16.3
1993 472 n/a 0.0 15.9
1994 480 18.5 25.9 11.5
1995 487 25.4 19.2 18.3
1996 487 25.4 19.2 18.3
1997 447 23.0 19.4 14.8
1998 467 22.0 21.2 19.5
1999 449 24.0 18.7 17.8
2000 431 23.0 18.7 20.9
2001 451 23.5 19.2 24.8
2002 425 23.7 17.9 31.5
2003 425 23.7 17.9 31.5
2004 453 24.6 18.4 31
2005 358 21.9 16.3 29.7
2006 446 25.0 17.8 38.9
2007 415 23.2 17.9 39.9
2008 431 23.2 18.6 34.8
2009 436 23.4 18.6 42.9
2010 435 24.7 17.5 46.9
2011 391 22.7 17.1 51.7
2012 395 21.5 18.3 52.7
2013 386 23.5 16.3 49.2
2014 378 22.7 16.6 55.3
2015 375 22.0 17.0 65.3
2016 365 20.0 18.2 55.6
2017 363 21.1 17.2 56.5
2018 462 27.8 16.5 65.6
2019 469 25.9 18.0 64.4
2020 487 25.6 19.0 68
2021 451 23.3 19.3 64.3
2022 450 25.1 17.9 64.4
2023 472 25.9 18.1 63.3
2024 460 26.4 17.3 64.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alexander Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,853 (17.0%) $9,042 (83.0%) $10,894
2020 $1,753 (16.6%) $8,778 (83.4%) $10,531
2021 $2,628 (22.4%) $9,123 (77.6%) $11,752
2022 $2,380 (18.8%) $10,257 (81.2%) $12,638
2023 $2,125 (16.0%) $11,137 (84.0%) $13,262

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alexander 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 1020th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1040th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alexander Elementary School)36.823.9
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adrian Public Schools)27.624.1
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Alexander Elementary School)49.329.5
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Adrian Public Schools)39.628.6
 11%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alexander Elementary School)4241.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Adrian Public Schools)41.433.7
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Alexander Elementary School)26.345.6
 19.3%
   4th Grade Math (Adrian Public Schools)29.733.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alexander Elementary School)31.425.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Adrian Public Schools)32.924.9
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Alexander Elementary School)21.217.3
 3.9%
   5th Grade Math (Adrian Public Schools)19.814.3
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Alexander Elementary School)9.48
 1.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Adrian Public Schools)8.74.6
 4.1%
   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 Students469472
 0.6%
African American167
 56.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian33
Hispanic149162
 8.7%
Pacific Islander00
White268257
 4.1%
Two or More Races3143
 38.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.4%63.3%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 460 students attended Alexander Elementary School.

Students at Alexander Elementary School are 55% White, 33% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Alexander Elementary School ranks 928th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Springbrook Middle School
High : Adrian High School


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