Bach Elementary School

Summary:

Bach Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 344. The school is part of the Ann Arbor Public Schools district, which is ranked 71 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bach Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, ranking 36th out of 1,486 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. Bach Elementary also has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, such as Wines Elementary School and Haisley Elementary School, with a higher percentage of non-white students. Additionally, Bach Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.1% to 26.3%, which is lower than the chronic absenteeism rates of some nearby schools.

The high per-student spending of $20,118 at Bach Elementary in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages, suggests that the school is allocating significant resources to support student learning and well-being. This may contribute to the school's academic success and ability to provide a high-quality education. Overall, Bach Elementary School stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and well-resourced elementary school within the Ann Arbor Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 600 W Jefferson St
       Ann Arbor, MI  48103-4822


(734) 994-1949

District: Ann Arbor Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,118 Help


Students who attend Bach Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Slauson Middle School
High:    Pioneer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.6%
Two or more races:
14.0%
Hispanic:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bach Elementary School ranks better than 97.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th 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 96.06. (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 (64.6%), two or more races (14%), Hispanic (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bach Elementary School is 12.9, which is the 8th 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 Bach Elementary School is $20,118. 11 elementary schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bach Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bach Elementary School 36th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Bach Elementary 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 Bach Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.21 524th 1545 66.1%
2007 77.31 261st 1565 83.3%
2008 76.28 310th 1577 80.3%
2009 80.88 182nd 1589 88.5%
2010 74.71 343rd 1552 77.9%
2011 79.24 209th 1552 86.5%
2012 96.41 8th 1566 99.5%
2013 92.14 53rd 1563 96.6%
2014 90.58 66th 1533 95.7%
2015 92.94 60th 1580 96.2%
2016 93.46 59th 1548 96.2%
2017 95.92 24th 1466 98.4%
2018 94.02 52nd 1448 96.4%
2019 95.48 32nd 1408 97.7%
2022 96.17 25th 1344 98.1%
2023 95.74 39th 1470 97.3%
2024 96.06 36th 1486 97.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.08 115th 1381 91.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.29 114th 1443 92.1%
2019 90.35 56th 1171 95.2%
2022 90.84 53rd 1106 95.2%
2023 93.12 45th 1321 96.6%
2024 94.41 38th 1342 97.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.01 22nd 1446 98.5%
2019 95.47 21st 1196 98.2%
2022 95.96 17th 1139 98.5%
2023 94.68 38th 1334 97.2%
2024 95.05 29th 1347 97.8%
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Rank History for White students at Bach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.19 23rd 1253 98.2%
2019 96.42 13th 1128 98.8%
2022 96.81 9th 1102 99.2%
2023 94.36 34th 1198 97.2%
2024 95.35 22nd 1204 98.2%
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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.

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

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 3, 2009

Open Quote The school is plagued with an extremely rigid principal with no empathy for children who are out of the "norm" in any way. This is not a school that values children who excel -- they are ignored so that staff can focus more on raising test scores. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bach Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 230 61 6 6 1 n/a n/a -2 302
1989 229 69 7 14 0 n/a n/a -1 318
1990 198 70 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1991 213 68 8 3 1 n/a n/a 4 297
1992 193 76 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 275
1993 195 75 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1994 211 69 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 189 72 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 274
1996 189 72 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 274
1997 191 63 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 263
1998 190 77 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1999 183 70 32 8 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2000 185 58 26 8 0 n/a n/a 4 281
2001 189 67 27 9 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2002 192 53 24 15 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2003 192 53 24 15 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2004 203 45 17 16 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2005 184 36 26 22 2 n/a n/a 25 295
2006 185 30 49 25 0 n/a n/a 26 315
2007 189 26 46 24 1 n/a n/a 33 319
2008 188 19 42 27 1 n/a n/a 38 315
2009 202 22 38 28 1 n/a n/a 39 330
2010 218 26 31 28 1 n/a n/a 44 348
2011 242 23 40 48 1 0 32 0 386
2012 260 22 35 35 1 0 36 0 389
2013 263 23 34 34 0 0 31 0 385
2014 238 22 31 35 0 0 24 0 350
2015 235 29 30 34 0 0 26 0 354
2016 236 27 29 28 0 0 39 0 359
2017 233 27 22 38 0 0 41 0 361
2018 227 33 24 41 0 0 44 0 369
2019 245 33 21 33 0 0 47 0 379
2020 269 32 22 33 0 0 53 0 409
2021 254 27 13 28 0 0 43 0 365
2022 232 20 18 29 0 0 40 0 339
2023 226 18 14 32 0 0 54 0 344
2024 208 19 20 30 0 0 45 0 322

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 Bach Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 302 n/a n/a n/a
1989 318 n/a n/a 19.2
1990 281 20.0 14.0 22.1
1991 297 n/a n/a n/a
1992 275 n/a n/a n/a
1993 281 n/a 0.0 19.6
1994 291 15.2 19.1 18.6
1995 274 14.8 18.5 21.2
1996 274 14.8 18.5 21.2
1997 263 15.0 17.5 21.7
1998 273 14.0 19.5 21.6
1999 294 17.0 17.3 9.2
2000 281 18.4 15.1 15.5
2001 293 19.8 14.8 20.8
2002 284 21.0 13.5 19.4
2003 284 21.0 13.5 19.4
2004 283 20.0 14.2 25.1
2005 295 22.0 13.4 21.9
2006 315 20.4 15.4 19.7
2007 319 19.4 16.4 16.4
2008 315 17.6 17.9 20.2
2009 330 18.5 17.8 18.6
2010 348 18.4 18.9 21.4
2011 386 19.9 19.3 17.6
2012 389 20.2 19.2 14.9
2013 385 21.2 18.1 15.3
2014 350 19.6 17.8 12
2015 354 20.0 17.7 11.3
2016 359 21.0 17.0 13.4
2017 361 20.6 17.4 13.3
2018 369 22.1 16.6 16.3
2019 379 23.8 15.9 14.8
2020 409 24.6 16.6 16.4
2021 365 25.5 14.3 15.6
2022 339 25.9 13.0 15.9
2023 344 24.9 13.8 16.3
2024 322 24.9 12.9 16.1

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 Bach Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 302 n/a n/a n/a
1989 318 n/a n/a 19.2
1990 281 20.0 14.0 22.1
1991 297 n/a n/a n/a
1992 275 n/a n/a n/a
1993 281 n/a 0.0 19.6
1994 291 15.2 19.1 18.6
1995 274 14.8 18.5 21.2
1996 274 14.8 18.5 21.2
1997 263 15.0 17.5 21.7
1998 273 14.0 19.5 21.6
1999 294 17.0 17.3 9.2
2000 281 18.4 15.1 15.5
2001 293 19.8 14.8 20.8
2002 284 21.0 13.5 19.4
2003 284 21.0 13.5 19.4
2004 283 20.0 14.2 25.1
2005 295 22.0 13.4 21.9
2006 315 20.4 15.4 19.7
2007 319 19.4 16.4 16.4
2008 315 17.6 17.9 20.2
2009 330 18.5 17.8 18.6
2010 348 18.4 18.9 21.4
2011 386 19.9 19.3 17.6
2012 389 20.2 19.2 14.9
2013 385 21.2 18.1 15.3
2014 350 19.6 17.8 12
2015 354 20.0 17.7 11.3
2016 359 21.0 17.0 13.4
2017 361 20.6 17.4 13.3
2018 369 22.1 16.6 16.3
2019 379 23.8 15.9 14.8
2020 409 24.6 16.6 16.4
2021 365 25.5 14.3 15.6
2022 339 25.9 13.0 15.9
2023 344 24.9 13.8 16.3
2024 322 24.9 12.9 16.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bach Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $527 (4.0%) $12,579 (96.0%) $13,106
2020 $532 (4.2%) $12,177 (95.8%) $12,710
2021 $1,047 (7.4%) $13,174 (92.6%) $14,221
2022 $1,758 (10.1%) $15,698 (89.9%) $17,456
2023 $867 (4.3%) $19,251 (95.7%) $20,118

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bach Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 32nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 39th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bach Elementary School)81.379.6
 1.7%
   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 (Bach Elementary School)76.670.9
 5.7%
   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 (Bach Elementary School)79.685.7
 6.1%
   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 (Bach Elementary School)73.277.2
 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 (Bach Elementary School)7573.2
 1.8%
   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 (Bach Elementary School)7269.5
 2.5%
   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 (Bach Elementary School)4443.1
 0.9%
   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 Students379344
 9.2%
African American3318
 45.5%
American Indian00
Asian2114
 33.3%
Hispanic3332
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White245226
 7.8%
Two or More Races4754
 14.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.8%16.3%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bach Elementary School

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

Middle : Slauson Middle School
High : Pioneer High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 322 students attended Bach Elementary School.

Students at Bach Elementary School are 65% White, 14% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% African American.

Yes! Bach Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 36th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.


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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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