Algonquin Elementary School

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Algonquin Elementary School ranks 467 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Algonquin Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades 2-6 in the Algonac Community School District in Clay, Michigan, with a student population of 466 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

While Algonquin Elementary School outperforms the state in several subject areas and grade levels, it also underperforms in others. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 13.5% in 2018-2019 to 19.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Dean A. Naldrett School (13.1%) and Great Oaks Elementary School (10.8%). Additionally, Algonquin Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending, which has increased from $9,285 in 2019-2020 to $12,462 in 2022-2023, it is unclear if this increased spending has directly translated to improved academic outcomes. The school's unique profile, with a predominantly White student population and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, along with its mixed academic performance, suggests that further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the challenges facing Algonquin Elementary School and improve the educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 2-6

9185 Marsh Rd
Clay, MI 48001-4509

(810) 794-9317

District: Algonac Community School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,462

Students who attend Algonquin Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Algonac JuniorSenior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 466

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Algonquin Elementary School ranks better than 68.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.37. (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: White (96.4%), Hispanic (1.3%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Algonquin Elementary School is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Algonquin Elementary School employs 28.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Algonquin Elementary School is $12,462.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Algonquin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Algonquin Elementary School 467^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Algonquin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Rank History for Algonquin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Algonquin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2017	44.06	785^th	1466	46.5%
2018	61.06	596^th	1448	58.8%
2019	55.95	579^th	1408	58.9%
2021	27.26	854^th	1153	25.9%
2022	48.07	648^th	1344	51.8%
2023	51.99	661^st	1470	55.0%
2024	66.37	467^th	1486	68.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Algonquin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	46.33	199^th	403	50.6%
2023	38.60	128^th	195	34.4%
2024	45.28	122^nd	225	45.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	58.43	555^th	1397	60.3%
2019	59.95	384^th	1134	66.1%
2021	33.71	538^th	749	28.2%
2022	60.23	366^th	1099	66.7%
2023	53.83	546^th	1350	59.6%
2024	74.94	235^th	1381	83.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Algonquin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	62.55	547^th	1443	62.1%
2019	55.38	498^th	1171	57.5%
2021	22.96	740^th	902	18.0%
2022	43.01	609^th	1106	44.9%
2023	45.69	668^th	1321	49.4%
2024	57.80	503^rd	1342	62.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Algonquin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	55.89	643^rd	1446	55.5%
2019	46.92	627^th	1196	47.6%
2021	23.50	743^rd	915	18.8%
2022	44.72	598^th	1139	47.5%
2023	47.11	665^th	1334	50.1%
2024	64.65	428^th	1347	68.2%

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Rank History for White students at Algonquin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	46.76	686^th	1253	45.3%
2019	43.38	658^th	1128	41.7%
2021	21.18	840^th	1005	16.4%
2022	36.58	699^th	1102	36.6%
2023	39.47	745^th	1198	37.8%
2024	51.73	557^th	1204	53.7%

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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 Algonquin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	633	0	2	7	2	4	648
2017	594	3	1	7	2	2	609
2018	604	6	0	4	3	2	619
2019	544	4	1	4	2	0	555
2020	514	4	1	5	2	3	529
2021	484	5	1	3	2	6	501
2022	467	4	1	5	1	5	483
2023	449	3	1	6	1	6	466

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 Algonquin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	648	34.0	19.0	38.9
2017	609	31.1	19.5	36.9
2018	619	30.6	20.1	46.8
2019	555	31.6	17.5	49
2020	529	31.3	16.9	49.5
2021	501	29.4	17.0	53.7
2022	483	28.5	16.8	56.3
2023	466	28.2	16.5	57.3

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 Algonquin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	648	34.0	19.0	38.9
2017	609	31.1	19.5	36.9
2018	619	30.6	20.1	46.8
2019	555	31.6	17.5	49
2020	529	31.3	16.9	49.5
2021	501	29.4	17.0	53.7
2022	483	28.5	16.8	56.3
2023	466	28.2	16.5	57.3

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 Algonquin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$935 (10.2%)	$8,255 (89.8%)	$9,190
2020	$934 (10.1%)	$8,352 (90.0%)	$9,285
2021	$1,025 (10.7%)	$8,510 (89.2%)	$9,536
2022	$2,414 (21.4%)	$8,866 (78.6%)	$11,280
2023	$2,033 (16.3%)	$10,430 (83.7%)	$12,462

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Algonquin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 579^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 661^st of 1470 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Algonquin Elementary School)	47	39.7	7.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Algonac Community School District)	47	39.7	7.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Algonquin Elementary School)	61.5	56.4	5.1%
3rd Grade Math (Algonac Community School District)	61.5	56.4	5.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Algonquin Elementary School)	48.4	53.2	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Algonac Community School District)	48.4	53.2	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Algonquin Elementary School)	42.6	53.9	11.3%
4th Grade Math (Algonac Community School District)	42.6	53.9	11.3%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Algonquin Elementary School)	43.6	43.1	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Algonac Community School District)	43.6	43.1	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Algonquin Elementary School)	30	16.7	13.3%
5th Grade Math (Algonac Community School District)	30	16.7	13.3%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Algonquin Elementary School)	49.2	47.2	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Algonac Community School District)	49.2	47.2	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Algonquin Elementary School)	40.6	27.9	12.7%
6th Grade Math (Algonac Community School District)	40.6	27.9	12.7%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	555	466	16%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	544	449	17.5%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49%	57.3%	8.3%

Schools Near Algonquin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	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 Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Algonquin Elementary School	Public, Magnet	2-6	9185 Marsh Rd	Clay	48001	St. Clair County	Algonac Community School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 794-9317	466	28	16.5	57.3%	449 (96.4%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	66.4	467^th of 1486 public elementary schools	68.6%		52	661^st of 1470 public elementary schools	55.0%	194	48.0	45.1	62.2	45.6	59.8	45.1	44.6	30.1	54.1	21.6	$12,462	$2,033	$10,430
Millside Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-1	1904 Mill St	Clay	48001	St. Clair County	Algonac Community School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 794-8880	194	13	14.9	63.4%	186 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)								(n/a)											$14,592	$2,071	$12,521
Belle River Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1601 Chartier Rd	Marine City	48039	St. Clair County	East China School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(810) 676-1150	376	22	17.3	54.8%	362 (96.3%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	55.7	624^th of 1486 public elementary schools	58.0%		44.3	775^th of 1470 public elementary schools	47.3%	151	50.9	52.7	53.2		55.8	40.0	32.5		40.3	13.0	$13,077	$2,385	$10,693
Palms Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	6101 Palms Rd	Ira	48023	St. Clair County	East China School District	No	Yes	No	No	(810) 676-1350	237	14	16.6	35.0%	231 (97.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	59.1	565^th of 1486 public elementary schools	62.0%		59.6	554^th of 1470 public elementary schools	62.3%	11	39.4	34.1	61.1		42.4	29.5	52.8		61.1	27.8	$13,814	$1,476	$12,338
Francois Maconce Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6300 Church Rd	Ira	48023	St. Clair County	Anchor Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 725-0284	303	19	16.1	74.6%	256 (84.5%)	7 (2.3%)	15 (5.0%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	56	614^th of 1486 public elementary schools	58.7%		54.2	625^th of 1470 public elementary schools	57.5%	11	37.8	40.8	56.9		26.7	40.8	35.3		52.9	29.4	$14,527	$2,899	$11,628
Ashley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	52347 Ashley St	New Baltimore	48047	Macomb County	Anchor Bay School District	No	No	No	No	(586) 725-2801	427	27	15.9	20.6%	387 (90.6%)	9 (2.1%)	13 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	84.8	187^th of 1486 public elementary schools	87.4%		82	231^st of 1470 public elementary schools	84.3%	44	51.5	50.7	70.8		64.7	59.4	61.1		69.4	37.5	$14,990	$1,719	$13,271
Lighthouse Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	51880 Washington St	New Baltimore	48047	Macomb County	Anchor Bay School District	No	No	No	No	(586) 725-6404	445	26	17.0	29.4%	411 (92.4%)	11 (2.5%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.1%)	81.2	237^th of 1486 public elementary schools	84.1%		83.9	193^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	86.9%	44	56.3	54.3	72.4		46.9	50.0	61.8		69.7	34.2	$13,934	$1,513	$12,421
Pine River Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-4	3575 King Rd	China	48054	St. Clair County	East China School District	No	Yes	No	No	(810) 676-1050	379	24	15.7	35.4%	357 (94.2%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	85.9	175^th of 1486 public elementary schools	88.2%		72.7	355^th of 1470 public elementary schools	75.9%	180	68.9	69.1			67.2	51.5					$12,656	$1,153	$11,503
Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	33700 Hooker Rd	Chesterfield	48047	Macomb County	Anchor Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 725-7541	316	18	17.3	35.4%	262 (82.9%)	17 (5.4%)	15 (4.7%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	74.5	333^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	77.6%		78.2	272^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	81.5%	61	41.2	50.0	70.8		43.1	50.0	58.3		66.7	37.5	$16,379	$3,048	$13,332
Great Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32900 24 Mile Rd	Chesterfield	48047	Macomb County	Anchor Bay School District	No	No	No	No	(586) 725-2038	462	25	18.5	19.0%	424 (91.8%)	6 (1.3%)	10 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	89.1	132^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	91.1%		91.3	92^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	93.7%	40	61.6	58.8	65.8		60.3	72.5	67.1		62.0	45.6	$13,448	$1,567	$11,881

Frequently Asked Questions about Algonquin Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Algonquin Elementary School attend?

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

High : Algonac JuniorSenior High School

How many students attend Algonquin Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Algonquin Elementary School.

Is Algonquin Elementary School a good school?

Algonquin Elementary School ranks 467^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Algonquin Elementary School?

Students at Algonquin Elementary School are 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Algonquin Elementary School in?

Algonac Community School District

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