John Allen School

Summary:

John Allen School is an elementary school in Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving 381 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with over 50% of students identifying as non-White, and a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

John Allen School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with a significant percentage of students proficient or better in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The school's performance often exceeds the Ann Arbor Public Schools and Michigan state averages, and it has shown strong results across different student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, which is an area that the school and district should address.

While John Allen School is a strong-performing school, some nearby schools, such as Martin Luther King Elementary School and Uriah H Lawton School, have even stronger academic results and higher statewide rankings. Analyzing the practices and strategies of these high-performing schools could provide valuable insights for John Allen School as it continues to support its diverse student population and address areas for improvement, such as chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2560 Towner Blvd
       Ann Arbor, MI  48104-5035


(734) 997-1210

District: Ann Arbor Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,618 Help


Students who attend John Allen School usually attend:

Middle:    Scarlett Middle School
    Tappan Middle School
High:    Huron High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
African American:
16.7%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.8% Help


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Compare Details John Allen School ranks better than 81.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 13th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.57. (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 Student population at John Allen School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), African American (16.7%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Allen School is 13.2, which is the 10th best among 20 elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Allen School is $20,618, which is the 10th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John Allen School:

SchoolDigger ranks John Allen School 274th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See John Allen School in the ranking list.)

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Ann Arbor Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ann Arbor Public Schools 71st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Allen School

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Rank History for all students at John Allen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.86 533rd 1545 65.5%
2007 70.75 429th 1565 72.6%
2008 73.58 375th 1577 76.2%
2009 77.94 269th 1589 83.1%
2010 78.62 188th 1552 87.9%
2011 72.94 409th 1552 73.6%
2012 81.38 233rd 1566 85.1%
2013 91.62 58th 1563 96.3%
2014 88.54 98th 1533 93.6%
2015 84.92 173rd 1580 89.1%
2016 87.56 127th 1548 91.8%
2017 77.78 251st 1466 82.9%
2018 82.43 233rd 1448 83.9%
2019 77.09 275th 1408 80.5%
2022 72.79 305th 1344 77.3%
2023 79.27 260th 1470 82.3%
2024 78.57 274th 1486 81.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John Allen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.61 12th 81 85.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John Allen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.78 104th 270 61.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Allen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.22 27th 195 86.2%
2024 80.79 27th 225 88.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Allen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.19 265th 1397 81.0%
2019 81.92 97th 1134 91.4%
2022 86.30 52nd 1099 95.3%
2023 64.29 377th 1350 72.1%
2024 79.32 164th 1381 88.1%
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Rank History for Female students at John Allen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.93 274th 1443 81.0%
2019 72.47 258th 1171 78.0%
2022 72.54 236th 1106 78.7%
2023 62.96 417th 1321 68.4%
2024 69.58 324th 1342 75.9%
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Rank History for Male students at John Allen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.05 222nd 1446 84.6%
2019 71.25 294th 1196 75.4%
2022 73.82 256th 1139 77.5%
2023 84.43 150th 1334 88.8%
2024 78.54 224th 1347 83.4%
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Rank History for African American students at John Allen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.79 40th 321 87.5%
2024 76.65 39th 348 88.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John Allen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.15 21st 201 89.6%
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Rank History for White students at John Allen School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.00 226th 1253 82.0%
2019 75.81 223rd 1128 80.2%
2022 82.28 147th 1102 86.7%
2023 78.83 212th 1198 82.3%
2024 81.57 177th 1204 85.3%
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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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Enrollment information for John Allen School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 67 18 8 6 n/a n/a 0 368
1989 295 75 23 12 6 n/a n/a 0 411
1990 277 69 25 11 10 n/a n/a 0 392
1991 301 54 18 14 4 n/a n/a 0 391
1992 336 65 20 24 7 n/a n/a 0 452
1993 356 59 25 18 7 n/a n/a 0 465
1994 349 69 25 19 4 n/a n/a 0 466
1995 367 57 21 16 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1996 367 57 21 16 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1997 377 72 33 16 3 n/a n/a 0 501
1998 367 72 34 13 2 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 258 91 27 12 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2000 243 88 29 16 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2001 225 81 38 17 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2002 257 74 35 17 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 257 74 35 17 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 270 68 39 18 2 n/a n/a 0 397
2005 204 74 38 22 3 n/a n/a 49 390
2006 209 77 50 24 3 n/a n/a 45 408
2007 200 69 44 21 3 n/a n/a 39 376
2008 194 63 42 19 n/a n/a n/a 37 355
2009 183 67 50 21 0 n/a n/a 63 384
2010 200 64 50 18 0 n/a n/a 53 385
2011 180 69 56 27 2 0 46 0 380
2012 179 80 54 23 0 0 46 0 382
2013 183 78 46 18 2 0 42 0 369
2014 184 71 39 22 4 0 41 0 361
2015 203 71 37 23 2 0 48 0 384
2016 209 64 36 26 2 0 51 0 388
2017 210 72 34 34 1 0 51 0 402
2018 211 57 33 38 0 0 55 0 394
2019 217 59 38 40 0 0 60 0 414
2020 225 65 34 42 0 0 68 0 434
2021 211 66 36 45 0 0 66 0 424
2022 184 72 37 35 0 0 43 0 371
2023 197 64 35 39 0 0 46 0 381
2024 203 67 34 47 0 0 51 0 402

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 John Allen School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 n/a n/a n/a
1989 411 n/a n/a 10.2
1990 392 24.0 16.3 10.7
1991 391 n/a n/a n/a
1992 452 n/a n/a n/a
1993 465 n/a 0.0 19.4
1994 466 22.3 20.9 13.5
1995 463 23.4 19.8 10.8
1996 463 23.4 19.8 10.8
1997 501 22.0 22.8 9
1998 488 19.0 25.7 10
1999 389 22.0 17.7 15.2
2000 377 23.1 16.3 27.9
2001 361 22.6 16.0 29.6
2002 384 24.6 15.6 35.2
2003 384 24.6 15.6 35.2
2004 397 24.6 16.1 42.1
2005 390 22.6 17.3 29
2006 408 26.0 15.7 24.8
2007 376 24.8 15.2 28.8
2008 355 22.2 16.0 34.9
2009 384 26.5 14.5 39.3
2010 385 26.1 14.7 40.4
2011 380 26.1 14.5 30.8
2012 382 23.5 16.2 37.2
2013 369 24.8 14.8 39
2014 361 22.3 16.1 37.1
2015 384 20.0 19.2 34.9
2016 388 21.0 18.4 34.8
2017 402 24.1 16.6 36.6
2018 394 28.2 13.9 40.1
2019 414 28.5 14.5 39.9
2020 434 29.4 14.7 41
2021 424 30.3 13.9 35.6
2022 371 29.5 12.5 40.7
2023 381 30.1 12.6 41.7
2024 402 30.4 13.2 36.8

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 John Allen School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 n/a n/a n/a
1989 411 n/a n/a 10.2
1990 392 24.0 16.3 10.7
1991 391 n/a n/a n/a
1992 452 n/a n/a n/a
1993 465 n/a 0.0 19.4
1994 466 22.3 20.9 13.5
1995 463 23.4 19.8 10.8
1996 463 23.4 19.8 10.8
1997 501 22.0 22.8 9
1998 488 19.0 25.7 10
1999 389 22.0 17.7 15.2
2000 377 23.1 16.3 27.9
2001 361 22.6 16.0 29.6
2002 384 24.6 15.6 35.2
2003 384 24.6 15.6 35.2
2004 397 24.6 16.1 42.1
2005 390 22.6 17.3 29
2006 408 26.0 15.7 24.8
2007 376 24.8 15.2 28.8
2008 355 22.2 16.0 34.9
2009 384 26.5 14.5 39.3
2010 385 26.1 14.7 40.4
2011 380 26.1 14.5 30.8
2012 382 23.5 16.2 37.2
2013 369 24.8 14.8 39
2014 361 22.3 16.1 37.1
2015 384 20.0 19.2 34.9
2016 388 21.0 18.4 34.8
2017 402 24.1 16.6 36.6
2018 394 28.2 13.9 40.1
2019 414 28.5 14.5 39.9
2020 434 29.4 14.7 41
2021 424 30.3 13.9 35.6
2022 371 29.5 12.5 40.7
2023 381 30.1 12.6 41.7
2024 402 30.4 13.2 36.8

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 John Allen School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $921 (6.4%) $13,411 (93.6%) $14,332
2020 $661 (4.5%) $14,076 (95.5%) $14,737
2021 $1,418 (9.2%) $13,939 (90.8%) $15,357
2022 $1,865 (9.9%) $16,932 (90.1%) $18,796
2023 $915 (4.4%) $19,703 (95.6%) $20,618

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John Allen 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 275th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 260th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Allen School)60.649.2
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ann Arbor Public Schools)67.460
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (John Allen School)70.452.5
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Ann Arbor Public Schools)7059.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Allen School)59.657.4
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ann Arbor Public Schools)6560.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (John Allen School)56.156.5
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (Ann Arbor Public Schools)67.861.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Allen School)58.362.5
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ann Arbor Public Schools)68.261.7
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (John Allen School)58.361.8
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Ann Arbor Public Schools)65.358.4
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (John Allen School)2541.1
 16.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Ann Arbor Public Schools)34.737.2
 2.5%
   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 Students414381
 8%
African American5964
 8.5%
American Indian00
Asian3835
 7.9%
Hispanic4039
 2.5%
Pacific Islander00
White217197
 9.2%
Two or More Races6046
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%41.7%
 1.9%


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Students who attend John Allen School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scarlett Middle School
Middle : Tappan Middle School
High : Huron High School

Students at John Allen School are 50% White, 17% African American, 13% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 8% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 402 students attended John Allen School.

John Allen School ranks 274th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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