AkronFairgrove Elementary School

Summary:

AkronFairgrove Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Akron, Michigan, with a student population of 173. The school's racial makeup is predominantly White, with 91.33% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Academically, AkronFairgrove Elementary School has shown mixed performance compared to state and district averages. While the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate of 40% in 2023-2024 was slightly higher than the state average of 39.6%, its 5th grade Math proficiency rate of 31.3% was lower than the state average of 32.6%. The school has also experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.8% in 2018-2019 to 32.7% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.43% to 72.35% in recent years, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Hampton Elementary and Schall Elementary, AkronFairgrove Elementary School generally performs on par or slightly better in academic proficiency, particularly in the lower grades. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rates and the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population may be contributing to some of the academic performance challenges, especially in the upper grades. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending suggest that the Akron-Fairgrove Schools district is investing resources in the school, which could be leveraged to address these issues.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4335 Lynn St
       Akron, MI  48701-2514


(989) 691-5141

District: Akron-Fairgrove Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
655th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,650 Help


Students who attend AkronFairgrove Elementary School usually attend:

High:    AkronFairgrove JrSr High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  173

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.1% Help


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Compare Details AkronFairgrove Elementary School ranks better than 55.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.65. (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: White (91.3%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at AkronFairgrove Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at AkronFairgrove Elementary School is $17,650.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

AkronFairgrove Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks AkronFairgrove Elementary School 655th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See AkronFairgrove Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for AkronFairgrove Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at AkronFairgrove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.39 1155th 1545 25.2%
2007 20.04 1422nd 1565 9.1%
2008 48.50 1059th 1577 32.8%
2009 44.72 1146th 1589 27.9%
2010 23.21 1377th 1552 11.3%
2011 62.95 687th 1552 55.7%
2012 46.61 917th 1566 41.4%
2013 42.00 993rd 1563 36.5%
2014 36.16 1080th 1533 29.5%
2015 68.62 472nd 1580 70.1%
2016 73.14 359th 1548 76.8%
2017 90.96 64th 1466 95.6%
2018 35.27 1004th 1448 30.7%
2019 54.89 595th 1408 57.7%
2021 43.31 614th 1153 46.7%
2022 46.79 668th 1344 50.3%
2023 63.19 504th 1470 65.7%
2024 53.65 655th 1486 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at AkronFairgrove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.28 834th 1397 40.3%
2019 72.73 199th 1134 82.5%
2021 59.01 249th 749 66.8%
2022 65.24 299th 1099 72.8%
2023 64.81 367th 1350 72.8%
2024 74.96 234th 1381 83.1%
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Rank History for Female students at AkronFairgrove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.93 352nd 1321 73.4%
2024 40.17 760th 1342 43.4%
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Rank History for Male students at AkronFairgrove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.82 657th 1334 50.7%
2024 57.85 534th 1347 60.4%
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Rank History for White students at AkronFairgrove Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.48 1073rd 1253 14.4%
2019 43.96 644th 1128 42.9%
2021 30.01 731st 1005 27.3%
2022 31.67 759th 1102 31.1%
2023 54.72 511th 1198 57.3%
2024 42.09 703rd 1204 41.6%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for AkronFairgrove Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 111 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 117
1989 273 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1990 256 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1991 196 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1992 178 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1993 193 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1995 155 0 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 167
1996 155 0 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 167
1997 261 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 242 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1999 235 0 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2000 200 0 2 20 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2001 217 0 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 232
2002 203 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2003 203 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2004 192 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2005 171 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2006 165 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2007 156 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2008 137 1 n/a 12 n/a n/a n/a 0 150
2009 139 1 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 149
2010 131 0 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 153
2011 114 0 0 19 1 0 6 0 140
2012 111 0 0 16 1 0 4 0 132
2013 113 0 0 9 3 0 4 0 129
2014 106 0 0 9 1 0 3 0 119
2015 106 0 0 10 1 0 4 0 121
2016 97 1 0 9 1 0 4 0 112
2017 116 1 1 8 1 0 2 0 129
2018 127 2 0 11 0 0 5 0 145
2019 137 1 0 15 0 0 4 0 157
2020 150 1 0 13 0 0 3 0 167
2021 157 1 0 10 0 0 2 0 170
2022 162 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 175
2023 158 1 0 10 0 0 4 0 173

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 AkronFairgrove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 117 n/a n/a n/a
1989 275 n/a n/a 22.2
1990 261 17.0 15.3 24.5
1991 203 n/a n/a n/a
1992 188 n/a n/a 38.3
1993 198 n/a 0.0 0
1995 167 9.3 18.0 37.1
1996 167 9.3 18.0 37.1
1997 284 12.0 23.7 29.6
1998 261 14.0 18.6 35.6
1999 253 11.0 23.0 29.6
2000 223 11.5 19.4 43.5
2001 232 11.3 20.5 53
2002 216 13.2 16.4 50.9
2003 216 13.2 16.4 50.9
2004 204 12.7 16.1 55.4
2005 184 11.8 15.6 52.2
2006 181 9.0 20.1 59.7
2007 170 8.8 19.3 60.6
2008 150 8.8 17.0 63.3
2009 149 8.9 16.7 82.6
2010 153 8.8 17.3 69.3
2011 140 8.6 16.1 70
2012 132 7.1 18.4 66.7
2013 129 7.5 17.1 73.6
2014 119 7.5 15.8 73.9
2015 121 8.0 15.1 84.3
2016 112 9.0 12.4 82.1
2017 129 9.3 13.8 79.8
2018 145 7.0 20.7 77.9
2019 157 11.3 13.8 74.5
2020 167 12.6 13.1 76
2021 170 10.3 16.4 72.4
2022 175 11.1 15.6 67.4
2023 173 12.1 14.2 71.1

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 AkronFairgrove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 117 n/a n/a n/a
1989 275 n/a n/a 22.2
1990 261 17.0 15.3 24.5
1991 203 n/a n/a n/a
1992 188 n/a n/a 38.3
1993 198 n/a 0.0 0
1995 167 9.3 18.0 37.1
1996 167 9.3 18.0 37.1
1997 284 12.0 23.7 29.6
1998 261 14.0 18.6 35.6
1999 253 11.0 23.0 29.6
2000 223 11.5 19.4 43.5
2001 232 11.3 20.5 53
2002 216 13.2 16.4 50.9
2003 216 13.2 16.4 50.9
2004 204 12.7 16.1 55.4
2005 184 11.8 15.6 52.2
2006 181 9.0 20.1 59.7
2007 170 8.8 19.3 60.6
2008 150 8.8 17.0 63.3
2009 149 8.9 16.7 82.6
2010 153 8.8 17.3 69.3
2011 140 8.6 16.1 70
2012 132 7.1 18.4 66.7
2013 129 7.5 17.1 73.6
2014 119 7.5 15.8 73.9
2015 121 8.0 15.1 84.3
2016 112 9.0 12.4 82.1
2017 129 9.3 13.8 79.8
2018 145 7.0 20.7 77.9
2019 157 11.3 13.8 74.5
2020 167 12.6 13.1 76
2021 170 10.3 16.4 72.4
2022 175 11.1 15.6 67.4
2023 173 12.1 14.2 71.1

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 AkronFairgrove Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,034 (17.9%) $9,358 (82.1%) $11,392
2020 $2,918 (20.5%) $11,284 (79.5%) $14,202
2021 $4,241 (32.5%) $8,824 (67.5%) $13,066
2022 $4,097 (29.9%) $9,603 (70.1%) $13,700
2023 $5,623 (31.9%) $12,028 (68.1%) $17,650

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

Impact of COVID-19 on AkronFairgrove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 595th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 504th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (AkronFairgrove Elementary School)44.448.4
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Akron-Fairgrove Schools)44.448.4
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (AkronFairgrove Elementary School)67.948.4
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Akron-Fairgrove Schools)67.948.4
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (AkronFairgrove Elementary School)34.650
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Akron-Fairgrove Schools)34.650
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (AkronFairgrove Elementary School)5039.3
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Akron-Fairgrove Schools)5039.3
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (AkronFairgrove Elementary School)64.750
 14.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Akron-Fairgrove Schools)64.750
 14.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (AkronFairgrove Elementary School)23.545.5
 22%
   5th Grade Math (Akron-Fairgrove Schools)23.545.5
 22%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students157173
 10.2%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1510
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White137158
 15.3%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.5%71.1%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about AkronFairgrove Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 173 students attended AkronFairgrove Elementary School.

Students at AkronFairgrove Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

AkronFairgrove Elementary School ranks 655th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : AkronFairgrove JrSr High School


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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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