Kolb Elementary School

Summary:

Kolb Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bay City, Michigan, serving 477 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Bay City School District. The school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Kolb Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (73.17%) compared to the state average, but lower percentages of African American (2.52%) and Asian (0%) students. Academically, the school's performance on M-Step tests is generally below state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 26.9% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%. Additionally, Kolb Elementary has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.3%, significantly higher than the state average.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $15,097, Kolb Elementary's academic outcomes suggest the resources may not be effectively utilized. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 389 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 895 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Kolb Elementary's performance is particularly low for female students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with rankings in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools for these subgroups. Compared to nearby schools, such as Hampton Elementary and McAlearSawden Elementary, Kolb Elementary's academic performance is generally lower.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 305 W Crump St
       Bay City, MI  48706-5027


(989) 893-9518

District: Bay City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
895th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,097 Help


Students who attend Kolb Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Handy Middle School
High:    Bay City Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  477

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.2%
Hispanic:
14.5%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kolb Elementary School ranks worse than 60.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Bay City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.38. (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 Kolb Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bay City School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.2%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kolb Elementary School is 14.2, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Bay City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kolb Elementary School is $15,097. 4 elementary schools in the Bay City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kolb Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kolb Elementary School 895th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Kolb Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bay City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay City School District 360th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kolb Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kolb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.82 932nd 1545 39.7%
2007 54.72 898th 1565 42.6%
2008 56.54 862nd 1577 45.3%
2009 63.92 695th 1589 56.3%
2010 63.00 759th 1552 51.1%
2011 64.76 630th 1552 59.4%
2012 66.85 499th 1566 68.1%
2013 63.03 574th 1563 63.3%
2014 71.77 389th 1533 74.6%
2015 52.56 770th 1580 51.3%
2016 56.69 666th 1548 57.0%
2017 43.44 802nd 1466 45.3%
2018 63.83 546th 1448 62.3%
2019 55.00 594th 1408 57.8%
2021 43.83 605th 1153 47.5%
2022 46.15 677th 1344 49.6%
2023 46.00 758th 1470 48.4%
2024 37.38 895th 1486 39.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kolb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.53 34th 81 58.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kolb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.60 419th 1397 70.0%
2019 52.33 495th 1134 56.3%
2021 33.86 535th 749 28.6%
2022 45.67 566th 1099 48.5%
2023 38.98 817th 1350 39.5%
2024 36.32 877th 1381 36.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Kolb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.78 512th 1443 64.5%
2019 48.48 594th 1171 49.3%
2021 26.69 698th 902 22.6%
2022 39.39 658th 1106 40.5%
2023 38.96 781st 1321 40.9%
2024 29.71 952nd 1342 29.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Kolb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.61 572nd 1446 60.4%
2019 51.20 564th 1196 52.8%
2021 46.87 454th 915 50.4%
2022 39.82 680th 1139 40.3%
2023 43.72 723rd 1334 45.8%
2024 34.70 863rd 1347 35.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kolb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.43 4th 222 98.2%
2023 52.39 75th 188 60.1%
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Rank History for White students at Kolb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.32 615th 1253 50.9%
2019 44.18 639th 1128 43.4%
2021 37.56 634th 1005 36.9%
2022 32.10 752nd 1102 31.8%
2023 35.21 800th 1198 33.2%
2024 24.36 952nd 1204 20.9%
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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 Kolb Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 560 4 9 40 22 n/a n/a 0 635
1989 589 11 5 33 19 n/a n/a 0 657
1990 565 8 15 30 24 n/a n/a 0 642
1991 499 7 13 37 20 n/a n/a 0 576
1992 540 6 11 31 4 n/a n/a 0 592
1993 550 10 9 26 7 n/a n/a 0 602
1994 510 6 8 23 7 n/a n/a 0 554
1995 499 10 9 36 3 n/a n/a 0 557
1996 499 10 9 36 3 n/a n/a 0 557
1997 502 14 8 32 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1998 497 7 4 36 4 n/a n/a 0 548
1999 483 8 4 40 4 n/a n/a 0 539
2000 466 13 5 36 3 n/a n/a 0 523
2001 469 11 6 39 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2002 455 25 7 34 7 n/a n/a 0 528
2003 455 25 7 34 7 n/a n/a 0 528
2004 388 27 7 30 5 n/a n/a 4 461
2005 402 29 6 23 4 n/a n/a 5 469
2006 412 27 5 27 3 n/a n/a 4 478
2007 482 29 4 26 5 n/a n/a 8 554
2008 476 18 7 21 6 n/a n/a 10 538
2009 474 23 8 26 6 n/a n/a 9 546
2010 463 18 10 23 7 n/a n/a 9 530
2011 446 21 10 39 6 0 15 0 537
2012 443 21 6 41 8 0 16 0 535
2013 445 27 8 41 5 0 4 0 530
2014 465 24 10 40 5 0 10 0 554
2015 434 19 8 50 5 0 23 0 539
2016 454 21 7 59 5 0 34 0 580
2017 454 22 5 63 7 0 48 0 599
2018 428 12 4 69 7 0 58 0 578
2019 434 12 2 68 6 0 54 0 576
2020 392 11 0 73 7 0 56 0 539
2021 334 8 1 53 6 0 37 0 439
2022 324 6 0 58 4 0 37 0 429
2023 349 12 0 69 2 0 45 0 477

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 Kolb Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 635 n/a n/a n/a
1989 657 n/a n/a 26
1990 642 33.0 19.4 26.5
1991 576 n/a n/a n/a
1992 592 n/a n/a n/a
1993 602 n/a 0.0 51.7
1994 554 26.6 20.8 50.7
1995 557 27.0 20.6 46
1996 557 27.0 20.6 46
1997 557 27.0 20.6 40
1998 548 27.0 20.3 40
1999 539 26.0 20.7 38.4
2000 523 26.5 19.7 44.9
2001 528 28.0 18.9 41.1
2002 528 31.5 16.8 48.9
2003 528 31.5 16.8 48.9
2004 461 27.9 16.5 49.5
2005 469 25.7 18.2 50.9
2006 478 25.9 18.5 51.1
2007 554 27.8 19.9 54.6
2008 538 29.8 18.1 50.8
2009 546 30.2 18.1 55.1
2010 530 27.1 19.5 55.7
2011 537 25.1 21.3 51
2012 535 27.7 19.3 55.1
2013 530 28.2 18.7 54.2
2014 554 30.0 18.4 59.4
2015 539 30.0 17.9 49.2
2016 580 31.0 18.7 61.7
2017 599 31.8 18.8 62.3
2018 578 30.3 19.0 65.1
2019 576 29.4 19.5 66.3
2020 539 30.4 17.7 64.9
2021 439 24.4 17.9 62.4
2022 429 27.7 15.4 69.7
2023 477 33.4 14.2 72.3

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 Kolb Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 635 n/a n/a n/a
1989 657 n/a n/a 26
1990 642 33.0 19.4 26.5
1991 576 n/a n/a n/a
1992 592 n/a n/a n/a
1993 602 n/a 0.0 51.7
1994 554 26.6 20.8 50.7
1995 557 27.0 20.6 46
1996 557 27.0 20.6 46
1997 557 27.0 20.6 40
1998 548 27.0 20.3 40
1999 539 26.0 20.7 38.4
2000 523 26.5 19.7 44.9
2001 528 28.0 18.9 41.1
2002 528 31.5 16.8 48.9
2003 528 31.5 16.8 48.9
2004 461 27.9 16.5 49.5
2005 469 25.7 18.2 50.9
2006 478 25.9 18.5 51.1
2007 554 27.8 19.9 54.6
2008 538 29.8 18.1 50.8
2009 546 30.2 18.1 55.1
2010 530 27.1 19.5 55.7
2011 537 25.1 21.3 51
2012 535 27.7 19.3 55.1
2013 530 28.2 18.7 54.2
2014 554 30.0 18.4 59.4
2015 539 30.0 17.9 49.2
2016 580 31.0 18.7 61.7
2017 599 31.8 18.8 62.3
2018 578 30.3 19.0 65.1
2019 576 29.4 19.5 66.3
2020 539 30.4 17.7 64.9
2021 439 24.4 17.9 62.4
2022 429 27.7 15.4 69.7
2023 477 33.4 14.2 72.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kolb Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,126 (12.0%) $8,262 (88.0%) $9,388
2020 $1,144 (11.7%) $8,592 (88.2%) $9,737
2021 $2,144 (18.5%) $9,433 (81.5%) $11,576
2022 $3,070 (23.0%) $10,293 (77.0%) $13,364
2023 $2,861 (19.0%) $12,236 (81.0%) $15,097

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kolb 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 594th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 758th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kolb Elementary School)47.432.1
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay City School District)39.929.9
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Kolb Elementary School)56.837
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Bay City School District)41.330.8
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kolb Elementary School)53.345.7
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay City School District)43.742
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Kolb Elementary School)52.939.5
 13.4%
   4th Grade Math (Bay City School District)45.137.4
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kolb Elementary School)44.644.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay City School District)41.738.3
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Kolb Elementary School)39.127.1
 12%
   5th Grade Math (Bay City School District)30.927.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Kolb Elementary School)15.220
 4.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Bay City School District)12.914.6
 1.7%
   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 Students576477
 17.2%
African American1212
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic6869
 1.5%
Pacific Islander00
White434349
 19.6%
Two or More Races5445
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.3%72.3%
 6%


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

Middle : Handy Middle School
High : Bay City Central High School

Students at Kolb Elementary School are 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 477 students attended Kolb Elementary School.

Kolb Elementary School ranks 895th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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