Is John R Rodger Elementary School a good school?

John R Rodger Elementary School ranks 851 st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend John R Rodger Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 113 students attended John R Rodger Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of John R Rodger Elementary School?

Students at John R Rodger Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of John R Rodger Elementary School attend?

Students who attend John R Rodger Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Bellaire MiddleHigh School

John R Rodger Elementary School

Summary:

John R Rodger Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellaire, Michigan, serving 113 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Mancelona Public Schools district, which is ranked 271 out of 610 districts in the state.

While John R Rodger Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.69%) compared to the state average, it has faced some challenges. The school's performance has fluctuated, with its statewide ranking ranging from 681 out of 1,470 Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 938 out of 1,153 in 2020-2021. Chronic absenteeism has also been a concern, rising from 16.5% in 2020-2021 to 39.8% in 2021-2022 before slightly decreasing to 27.9% in 2022-2023. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Math have been mixed compared to state and district averages, with some grade levels and subjects outperforming while others underperform.

Compared to nearby schools, Boyne City Elementary School has consistently higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate, while Old Mission Peninsula School has significantly outperformed John R Rodger Elementary in both test scores and school rankings. However, the school's low-socioeconomic status students have performed relatively better, ranking 260 out of 1,381 Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public K-5

6535 John R Rodgers Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615-8818

(231) 533-8916

District: Bellaire Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
851^st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,034

Students who attend John R Rodger Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Bellaire MiddleHigh School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 113

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John R Rodger Elementary School ranks worse than 57.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.81. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (94.7%), Hispanic (3.5%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John R Rodger Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare John R Rodger Elementary School employs 7.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John R Rodger Elementary School is $24,034.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John R Rodger Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks John R Rodger Elementary School 851^st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See John R Rodger Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

Bellaire Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellaire Public Schools 271^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John R Rodger Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at John R Rodger Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	36.56	1223^rd	1545	20.8%
2007	45.57	1089^th	1565	30.4%
2008	32.45	1304^th	1577	17.3%
2009	75.56	330^th	1589	79.2%
2010	72.21	438^th	1552	71.8%
2011	75.86	322^nd	1552	79.3%
2012	53.68	766^th	1566	51.1%
2013	51.16	815^th	1563	47.9%
2014	42.07	977^th	1533	36.3%
2015	50.97	809^th	1580	48.8%
2016	29.17	1121^st	1548	27.6%
2017	35.01	952^nd	1466	35.1%
2018	31.43	1060^th	1448	26.8%
2019	39.72	841^st	1408	40.3%
2021	21.11	938^th	1153	18.6%
2022	30.48	923^rd	1344	31.3%
2023	50.79	681^st	1470	53.7%
2024	39.81	851^st	1486	42.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John R Rodger Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.65	1152^nd	1397	17.5%
2024	73.14	260^th	1381	81.2%

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Rank History for Female students at John R Rodger Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	28.29	1071^st	1443	25.8%
2023	62.75	419^th	1321	68.3%
2024	41.97	725^th	1342	46.0%

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Rank History for Male students at John R Rodger Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.05	949^th	1446	34.4%

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Rank History for White students at John R Rodger Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	18.20	1100^th	1253	12.2%
2019	26.93	862^nd	1128	23.6%
2022	16.59	963^rd	1102	12.6%
2023	41.28	718^th	1198	40.1%
2024	24.50	949^th	1204	21.2%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for John R Rodger Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	265	1	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	-11	260
1989	235	2	2	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	245
1990	267	0	2	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	275
1991	288	0	3	0	9	n/a	n/a	0	300
1992	253	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	256
1993	259	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	262
1994	254	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	256
1995	258	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	259
1996	258	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	259
1997	243	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1998	223	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
1999	270	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
2000	274	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2001	255	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2002	251	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2003	251	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2004	227	2	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	235
2005	218	2	7	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	228
2006	230	4	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	242
2007	231	9	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	248
2008	223	5	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	239
2009	226	8	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	244
2010	218	4	6	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	233
2011	179	1	4	8	0	0	14	0	206
2012	167	2	6	4	2	0	13	0	194
2013	165	0	5	3	2	0	13	0	188
2014	145	0	2	3	2	0	11	0	163
2015	128	0	0	4	1	0	11	0	144
2016	137	0	0	2	0	0	9	0	148
2017	152	0	0	3	0	0	10	0	165
2018	144	0	0	5	2	0	8	0	159
2019	138	0	0	7	0	0	8	0	153
2020	133	0	0	5	0	0	6	0	144
2021	110	0	0	2	0	0	7	0	119
2022	118	0	0	3	0	0	6	0	127
2023	107	0	0	4	0	0	2	0	113

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 R Rodger Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	260	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	245	n/a	n/a	14.3
1990	275	15.0	18.3	20
1991	300	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	256	n/a	n/a	31.6
1993	262	n/a	0.0	31.7
1994	256	13.6	18.8	20.3
1995	259	13.6	19.0	21.6
1996	259	13.6	19.0	21.6
1997	247	14.0	17.6	17.4
1998	227	12.0	18.9	14.1
1999	276	15.0	18.4	13.8
2000	277	15.7	17.6	26.7
2001	255	14.9	17.1	23.1
2002	255	15.2	16.8	34.9
2003	255	15.2	16.8	34.9
2004	235	15.1	15.6	23.4
2005	228	14.7	15.5	25.4
2006	242	12.5	19.4	32.6
2007	248	14.7	16.9	37.1
2008	239	15.2	15.7	40.2
2009	244	15.8	15.4	42.2
2010	233	15.1	15.4	53.6
2011	206	13.0	15.8	54.9
2012	194	11.6	16.7	55.7
2013	188	10.0	18.8	52.7
2014	163	9.8	16.6	49.7
2015	144	10.0	14.4	37.5
2016	148	10.0	14.8	45.9
2017	165	9.6	17.1	50.3
2018	159	8.8	18.0	45.9
2019	153	9.3	16.4	50.3
2020	144	9.3	15.4	48.6
2021	119	8.3	14.2	51.3
2022	127	8.6	14.6	53.5
2023	113	7.8	14.4	48.7

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 R Rodger Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	260	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	245	n/a	n/a	14.3
1990	275	15.0	18.3	20
1991	300	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	256	n/a	n/a	31.6
1993	262	n/a	0.0	31.7
1994	256	13.6	18.8	20.3
1995	259	13.6	19.0	21.6
1996	259	13.6	19.0	21.6
1997	247	14.0	17.6	17.4
1998	227	12.0	18.9	14.1
1999	276	15.0	18.4	13.8
2000	277	15.7	17.6	26.7
2001	255	14.9	17.1	23.1
2002	255	15.2	16.8	34.9
2003	255	15.2	16.8	34.9
2004	235	15.1	15.6	23.4
2005	228	14.7	15.5	25.4
2006	242	12.5	19.4	32.6
2007	248	14.7	16.9	37.1
2008	239	15.2	15.7	40.2
2009	244	15.8	15.4	42.2
2010	233	15.1	15.4	53.6
2011	206	13.0	15.8	54.9
2012	194	11.6	16.7	55.7
2013	188	10.0	18.8	52.7
2014	163	9.8	16.6	49.7
2015	144	10.0	14.4	37.5
2016	148	10.0	14.8	45.9
2017	165	9.6	17.1	50.3
2018	159	8.8	18.0	45.9
2019	153	9.3	16.4	50.3
2020	144	9.3	15.4	48.6
2021	119	8.3	14.2	51.3
2022	127	8.6	14.6	53.5
2023	113	7.8	14.4	48.7

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 John R Rodger Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$867 (7.3%)	$11,056 (92.7%)	$11,924
2020	$944 (7.4%)	$11,805 (92.6%)	$12,749
2021	$1,910 (11.8%)	$14,228 (88.2%)	$16,138
2022	$2,789 (16.1%)	$14,523 (83.9%)	$17,312
2023	$3,737 (15.5%)	$20,297 (84.5%)	$24,034

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John R Rodger Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 841^st of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 681^st of 1470 Elementary schools	13.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John R Rodger Elementary School)	40	47.4	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellaire Public Schools)	40	47.4	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (John R Rodger Elementary School)	45	73.7	28.7%
3rd Grade Math (Bellaire Public Schools)	45	73.7	28.7%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John R Rodger Elementary School)	34.5	26.7	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellaire Public Schools)	34.5	26.7	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John R Rodger Elementary School)	57.9	38.9	19%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellaire Public Schools)	57.9	38.9	19%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (John R Rodger Elementary School)	36.8	16.7	20.1%
5th Grade Math (Bellaire Public Schools)	36.8	16.7	20.1%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	153	113	26.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	4	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	138	107	22.5%
Two or More Races	8	2	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.3%	48.7%	1.7%

Schools Near John R Rodger 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
John R Rodger Elementary School	Public	K-5	6535 John R Rodgers Rd	Bellaire	49615	Antrim County	Bellaire Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 533-8916	113	8	14.4	48.7%	107 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	39.8	851^st of 1486 public elementary schools	42.7%		50.8	681^st of 1470 public elementary schools	53.7%	170	44.4	27.3	43.8		44.4	18.2	25.0		43.8		$24,034	$3,737	$20,297
Mancelona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	231 W Limits St	Mancelona	49659	Antrim County	Mancelona Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 587-8661	328	20	16.4	75.3%	315 (96.0%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	23.6	1107^th of 1486 public elementary schools	25.5%		15	1237^th of 1470 public elementary schools	15.9%	130	21.3	25.0			36.1	25.0					$14,296	$2,803	$11,494
Lakeland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	616 Buckley St	Elk Rapids	49629	Antrim County	Elk Rapids Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 264-8289	313	19	16.9	41.9%	288 (92.0%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	80.4	243^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	83.6%		74.8	328^th of 1470 public elementary schools	77.7%	85	48.9	71.2	59.6		53.2	59.0	51.9		59.6	30.8	$00	$00	$00
Rapid City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5258 River Rd	Rapid City	49676	Kalkaska County	Kalkaska Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 331-6121	96	7	12.9	92.7%	89 (92.7%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)	36.9	906^th of 1486 public elementary schools	39.0%		34.1	932^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	36.6%	26	25.0	41.7	35.0		33.3		30.0		35.0		$18,837	$3,196	$15,641
East Jordan Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	304 4th St	East Jordan	49727	Charlevoix County	East Jordan Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 536-7564	397	31	12.6	63.2%	340 (85.6%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (9.1%)	51.3	685^th of 1486 public elementary schools	53.9%		48.4	716^th of 1470 public elementary schools	51.3%	31	53.7	35.2	35.5	36.8	70.4	33.3	30.6	36.8	46.8	9.7	$15,860	$2,474	$13,386
Old Mission Peninsula School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2699 Island View Rd	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Old Mission Peninsula School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 225-0225	163	14	12.0	19.0%	137 (84.0%)	1 (0.6%)	18 (11.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	89.1	131^st of 1486 public elementary schools	91.2%		82.1	228^th of 1470 public elementary schools	84.5%	97	66.7	72.2	77.8		70.8	47.4	55.6		72.2	38.9	$10,125	$718	$9,407
Mill Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9039 Old M 72	Williamsburg	49690	Grand Traverse County	Elk Rapids Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 267-9955	249	15	17.1	27.7%	219 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.4%)	74.6	332^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	77.7%		81.3	238^th of 1470 public elementary schools	83.8%	94	52.9	68.8	55.2		61.8	45.8	44.8		55.2	24.1	$00	$00	$00
Kalkaska Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 N Birch St	Kalkaska	49646	Kalkaska County	Kalkaska Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 258-8629	354	30	11.8	71.8%	341 (96.3%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	42.3	813^th of 1486 public elementary schools	45.3%					(n/a)	43.0	24.7	41.8		52.3	23.3	19.0		45.6	17.7	$15,087	$1,997	$13,090
Boyne City Elementary School	Public	K-4	930 Brockway St	Boyne City	49712	Charlevoix County	Boyne City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 439-8300	407	25	16.1	56.3%	374 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.7%)	74.6	330^th of 1486 public elementary schools	77.8%		73	347^th of 1470 public elementary schools	76.4%	17	54.3	56.1			56.8	50.0					$17,680	$1,487	$16,193

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