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East Leroy Elementary School

Summary:

East Leroy Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 235 students in grades K-5 in the Climax-Scotts Community Schools district in East Leroy, Michigan. Despite facing challenges with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.

East Leroy Elementary's student performance is a standout, with 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency at 55.6% compared to the state average of 39.6%, and 5th grade Science proficiency at 46.9% versus the state's 40.4%. The school's success extends to its students from low-income families, ranking 192 out of 1,381 Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 32.6% in 2021-2022 before reducing it to 18.9% in the current school year.

When compared to nearby schools, East Leroy Elementary stands out for its stronger academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For instance, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly lower than Post Franklin School (54.5%) and Arbor Academy (57.5%), which struggle with high chronic absenteeism. Additionally, East Leroy's student performance in these subjects is generally higher than the nearby schools analyzed. While the school has areas for improvement, such as in 5th grade Math proficiency, its overall strong performance and support for students from diverse backgrounds make it a standout in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4320 K Dr S
       East Leroy, MI  49051-9702

(269) 729-5419

District: Athens Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
591st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,482 Help


Students who attend East Leroy Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Athens JuniorSenor High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  235

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
Two or more races:
7.2%
American Indian:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Leroy Elementary School ranks better than 60.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.47. (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 (86%), two or more races (7.2%), American Indian (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Leroy Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Leroy Elementary School is $14,482.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Leroy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Leroy Elementary School 591st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See East Leroy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Athens Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Athens Area Schools 328th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Leroy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at East Leroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.17 798th 1545 48.3%
2007 42.02 1153rd 1565 26.3%
2008 61.22 736th 1577 53.3%
2009 64.04 692nd 1589 56.5%
2010 61.82 796th 1552 48.7%
2011 53.88 922nd 1552 40.6%
2012 43.52 987th 1566 37.0%
2013 34.49 1122nd 1563 28.2%
2014 27.62 1201st 1533 21.7%
2015 44.82 923rd 1580 41.6%
2016 59.37 617th 1548 60.1%
2017 36.62 920th 1466 37.2%
2018 28.45 1096th 1448 24.3%
2019 42.17 800th 1408 43.2%
2021 41.11 652nd 1153 43.5%
2022 40.55 752nd 1344 44.0%
2023 44.07 781st 1470 46.9%
2024 57.47 591st 1486 60.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Leroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.40 1080th 1397 22.7%
2019 42.59 663rd 1134 41.5%
2021 73.38 127th 749 83.0%
2022 71.29 211th 1099 80.8%
2023 50.69 615th 1350 54.4%
2024 77.12 192nd 1381 86.1%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at East Leroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.75 1020th 1443 29.3%
2019 40.44 708th 1171 39.5%
2022 31.57 782nd 1106 29.3%
2023 48.53 629th 1321 52.4%
2024 45.11 691st 1342 48.5%
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Rank History for Male students at East Leroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.64 1107th 1446 23.4%
2019 29.32 864th 1196 27.8%
2021 35.12 608th 915 33.6%
2022 64.63 356th 1139 68.7%
2023 43.69 725th 1334 45.7%
2024 62.67 455th 1347 66.2%
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Rank History for White students at East Leroy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.34 1107th 1253 11.7%
2019 28.70 842nd 1128 25.4%
2021 33.61 689th 1005 31.4%
2022 30.26 786th 1102 28.7%
2023 38.36 761st 1198 36.5%
2024 44.42 659th 1204 45.3%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Leroy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1989 330 5 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 340
1990 321 5 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1991 362 5 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 370
1992 354 4 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 355 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1994 355 2 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 363
1995 343 3 2 1 5 n/a n/a 0 354
1996 343 3 2 1 5 n/a n/a 0 354
1997 333 5 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 332 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1999 322 6 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2000 321 7 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 287 10 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2002 270 4 0 9 5 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 270 4 0 9 5 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 262 2 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 273
2005 265 4 0 7 5 n/a n/a 0 281
2006 262 3 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 273
2007 262 3 1 2 8 n/a n/a 0 276
2008 276 1 1 2 10 n/a n/a 0 290
2009 283 1 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 291
2010 249 2 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 259
2011 321 2 0 3 7 0 4 0 337
2012 266 2 0 0 5 0 14 0 287
2013 250 1 0 0 4 0 13 0 268
2014 229 5 0 3 6 0 13 0 256
2015 212 4 1 2 6 0 12 0 237
2016 216 4 0 2 7 0 14 0 243
2017 206 5 0 2 5 0 24 0 242
2018 218 1 0 2 6 0 21 0 248
2019 216 0 0 4 10 1 22 0 253
2020 214 0 0 3 12 0 17 0 246
2021 196 0 0 6 11 0 21 0 234
2022 208 0 0 7 8 0 21 0 244
2023 202 0 0 7 9 0 17 0 235

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 East Leroy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 307 n/a n/a n/a
1989 340 n/a n/a 14.1
1990 329 20.0 16.4 15.8
1991 370 n/a n/a n/a
1992 364 n/a n/a 26.6
1993 363 n/a 0.0 25.3
1994 363 17.2 21.1 17.6
1995 354 19.7 18.0 25.7
1996 354 19.7 18.0 25.7
1997 346 17.0 20.4 25.1
1998 337 19.0 17.7 23.4
1999 333 17.0 19.6 24.3
2000 332 17.0 19.5 33.7
2001 306 17.6 17.4 36.6
2002 288 18.7 15.4 41
2003 288 18.7 15.4 41
2004 273 16.7 16.3 38.8
2005 281 17.1 16.4 36.3
2006 273 17.7 15.4 32.6
2007 276 15.0 18.4 35.5
2008 290 15.5 18.7 34.8
2009 291 15.5 18.8 40.5
2010 259 13.9 18.5 42.9
2011 337 21.5 15.6 43.3
2012 287 20.5 14.0 52.6
2013 268 16.5 16.2 53.7
2014 256 14.5 17.6 54.7
2015 237 14.0 16.9 40.1
2016 243 15.0 16.2 50.6
2017 242 12.5 19.3 43.4
2018 248 12.8 19.3 51.6
2019 253 15.8 15.9 54.5
2020 246 15.1 16.2 62.2
2021 234 14.6 16.0 45.7
2022 244 14.1 17.2 42.2
2023 235 15.0 15.6 46

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 East Leroy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 307 n/a n/a n/a
1989 340 n/a n/a 14.1
1990 329 20.0 16.4 15.8
1991 370 n/a n/a n/a
1992 364 n/a n/a 26.6
1993 363 n/a 0.0 25.3
1994 363 17.2 21.1 17.6
1995 354 19.7 18.0 25.7
1996 354 19.7 18.0 25.7
1997 346 17.0 20.4 25.1
1998 337 19.0 17.7 23.4
1999 333 17.0 19.6 24.3
2000 332 17.0 19.5 33.7
2001 306 17.6 17.4 36.6
2002 288 18.7 15.4 41
2003 288 18.7 15.4 41
2004 273 16.7 16.3 38.8
2005 281 17.1 16.4 36.3
2006 273 17.7 15.4 32.6
2007 276 15.0 18.4 35.5
2008 290 15.5 18.7 34.8
2009 291 15.5 18.8 40.5
2010 259 13.9 18.5 42.9
2011 337 21.5 15.6 43.3
2012 287 20.5 14.0 52.6
2013 268 16.5 16.2 53.7
2014 256 14.5 17.6 54.7
2015 237 14.0 16.9 40.1
2016 243 15.0 16.2 50.6
2017 242 12.5 19.3 43.4
2018 248 12.8 19.3 51.6
2019 253 15.8 15.9 54.5
2020 246 15.1 16.2 62.2
2021 234 14.6 16.0 45.7
2022 244 14.1 17.2 42.2
2023 235 15.0 15.6 46

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 East Leroy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $788 (7.8%) $9,332 (92.2%) $10,121
2020 $1,169 (10.5%) $9,975 (89.5%) $11,145
2021 $2,158 (16.8%) $10,716 (83.2%) $12,875
2022 $1,982 (15.5%) $10,806 (84.5%) $12,789
2023 $1,664 (11.5%) $12,818 (88.5%) $14,482

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Leroy 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 800th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 781st of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Leroy Elementary School)47.153.6
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Athens Area Schools)47.153.6
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (East Leroy Elementary School)41.239.3
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Athens Area Schools)41.239.3
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Leroy Elementary School)4146.8
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Athens Area Schools)4146.8
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (East Leroy Elementary School)43.66.4
 37.2%
   4th Grade Math (Athens Area Schools)43.66.4
 37.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Leroy Elementary School)44.448.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Athens Area Schools)44.448.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (East Leroy Elementary School)28.925.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Athens Area Schools)28.925.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (East Leroy Elementary School)2020.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Athens Area Schools)2020.5
 0.5%
   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 Students253235
 7.1%
African American00
American Indian109
 10%
Asian00
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White216202
 6.5%
Two or More Races2217
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%46%
 8.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 235 students attended East Leroy Elementary School.

Students who attend East Leroy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Athens JuniorSenor High School

Students at East Leroy Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 3% Hispanic.

East Leroy Elementary School ranks 591st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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