North Elementary School

Summary:

North Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Birch Run, Michigan, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 667 students. The school is part of the Birch Run Area Schools district, which is ranked 215 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Elementary School stands out for having a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.95%) compared to the surrounding schools, such as Moore Elementary and Montague Elementary, which have much more diverse student populations. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.6% in 2018-2019 to 14.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. While the school's 4th-grade ELA and Math proficiency rates have been relatively strong, the 3rd-grade proficiency rates have been below the state average, suggesting potential room for improvement in the earlier grades. Furthermore, North Elementary School has a high percentage of students (62.52%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

By closely examining these key metrics and implementing targeted interventions, North Elementary School can work to address the challenges it faces, such as chronic absenteeism and ensuring consistent learning outcomes across all grade levels. Additionally, the school may need to allocate additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its economically disadvantaged student population. Overall, North Elementary School appears to have some areas of strength, but also faces several areas for improvement to better serve its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 12440 Church St
       Birch Run, MI  48415-8759


(989) 624-9011

District: Birch Run Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
740th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,246 Help


Students who attend North Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Marshall Greene Middle School
High:    Birch Run High School
    Birch Run Progressive High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  667

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.0%
Hispanic:
3.1%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Elementary School ranks better than 50.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.17. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96%), Hispanic (3.1%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Elementary School is $12,246.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Elementary School 740th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See North Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Birch Run Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Birch Run Area Schools 215th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.13 1101st 1545 28.7%
2007 51.25 973rd 1565 37.8%
2008 53.38 958th 1577 39.3%
2009 64.02 693rd 1589 56.4%
2010 58.72 888th 1552 42.8%
2011 48.90 1018th 1552 34.4%
2012 52.40 794th 1566 49.3%
2013 66.65 506th 1563 67.6%
2014 53.13 775th 1533 49.4%
2015 41.12 985th 1580 37.7%
2016 61.33 586th 1548 62.1%
2017 36.89 916th 1466 37.5%
2018 49.45 803rd 1448 44.5%
2019 39.69 842nd 1408 40.2%
2021 28.63 835th 1153 27.6%
2022 25.28 993rd 1344 26.1%
2023 58.46 570th 1470 61.2%
2024 47.17 740th 1486 50.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.33 110th 195 43.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.23 630th 1397 54.9%
2019 42.31 668th 1134 41.1%
2021 43.92 419th 749 44.1%
2022 39.40 658th 1099 40.1%
2023 65.64 352nd 1350 73.9%
2024 49.53 646th 1381 53.2%
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Rank History for Female students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.10 699th 1443 51.6%
2019 36.44 768th 1171 34.4%
2021 28.14 681st 902 24.5%
2022 23.50 891st 1106 19.4%
2023 49.83 601st 1321 54.5%
2024 42.62 718th 1342 46.5%
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Rank History for Male students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.23 854th 1446 40.9%
2019 34.64 791st 1196 33.9%
2021 18.94 781st 915 14.6%
2022 16.42 980th 1139 14.0%
2023 58.05 521st 1334 60.9%
2024 42.92 733rd 1347 45.6%
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Rank History for White students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.34 844th 1253 32.6%
2019 28.09 847th 1128 24.9%
2021 21.85 834th 1005 17.0%
2022 13.70 1007th 1102 8.6%
2023 44.64 659th 1198 45.0%
2024 34.99 798th 1204 33.7%
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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 North Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 618 3 1 19 0 n/a n/a -1 640
1989 555 3 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1990 569 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1991 589 4 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1992 594 5 2 22 7 n/a n/a 0 630
1993 593 4 3 34 3 n/a n/a 0 637
1994 626 3 3 34 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1995 613 5 3 32 4 n/a n/a 0 657
1996 613 5 3 32 4 n/a n/a 0 657
1997 648 6 4 28 1 n/a n/a 0 687
1998 615 11 4 30 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1999 588 7 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 621
2000 559 10 4 24 5 n/a n/a 0 602
2001 714 9 5 26 4 n/a n/a 0 758
2002 685 8 8 22 5 n/a n/a 0 728
2003 685 8 8 22 5 n/a n/a 0 728
2004 669 5 9 24 8 n/a n/a 0 715
2005 660 4 8 33 11 n/a n/a 0 716
2006 627 4 2 22 8 n/a n/a 0 663
2007 664 7 2 29 9 n/a n/a 0 711
2008 612 6 2 29 8 n/a n/a 0 657
2009 568 6 1 32 12 n/a n/a 0 619
2010 600 8 0 22 11 n/a n/a 3 644
2011 609 7 0 18 10 0 0 0 644
2012 593 17 2 18 9 0 0 0 639
2013 567 11 2 30 7 0 3 0 620
2014 585 16 2 30 5 0 7 0 645
2015 584 11 0 28 5 0 9 0 637
2016 586 10 0 32 4 0 5 0 637
2017 578 13 0 32 2 0 3 0 628
2018 590 17 0 32 0 0 1 0 640
2019 591 11 1 29 0 0 2 0 634
2020 611 15 1 36 2 0 0 0 665
2021 611 11 1 26 1 0 0 0 650
2022 648 8 0 23 1 0 0 0 680
2023 640 4 1 21 1 0 0 0 667

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 North Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 640 n/a n/a n/a
1989 568 n/a n/a 13.6
1990 573 29.0 19.7 12.6
1991 602 n/a n/a n/a
1992 630 n/a n/a 21.9
1993 637 n/a 0.0 0
1994 666 28.2 23.6 15.3
1995 657 27.0 24.3 23.1
1996 657 27.0 24.3 23.1
1997 687 28.0 24.5 22.6
1998 661 26.0 25.4 23.8
1999 621 31.0 20.0 22.7
2000 602 33.0 18.2 25.9
2001 758 41.8 18.1 26.1
2002 728 37.8 19.3 28.4
2003 728 37.8 19.3 28.4
2004 715 35.9 19.9 32
2005 716 39.1 18.3 26.5
2006 663 34.5 19.2 30.9
2007 711 32.9 21.6 33.2
2008 657 34.6 19.0 26
2009 619 34.6 17.9 40.5
2010 644 31.2 20.6 45.7
2011 644 33.2 19.3 43.8
2012 639 32.7 19.5 48.7
2013 620 33.0 18.7 47.3
2014 645 30.0 21.5 55
2015 637 32.0 19.9 54.5
2016 637 34.0 18.7 52.9
2017 628 33.8 18.5 52.5
2018 640 34.0 18.8 61.6
2019 634 33.2 19.0 60.4
2020 665 35.6 18.6 59.4
2021 650 37.6 17.2 56.3
2022 680 38.5 17.6 61.9
2023 667 38.9 17.1 62.5

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 North Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 640 n/a n/a n/a
1989 568 n/a n/a 13.6
1990 573 29.0 19.7 12.6
1991 602 n/a n/a n/a
1992 630 n/a n/a 21.9
1993 637 n/a 0.0 0
1994 666 28.2 23.6 15.3
1995 657 27.0 24.3 23.1
1996 657 27.0 24.3 23.1
1997 687 28.0 24.5 22.6
1998 661 26.0 25.4 23.8
1999 621 31.0 20.0 22.7
2000 602 33.0 18.2 25.9
2001 758 41.8 18.1 26.1
2002 728 37.8 19.3 28.4
2003 728 37.8 19.3 28.4
2004 715 35.9 19.9 32
2005 716 39.1 18.3 26.5
2006 663 34.5 19.2 30.9
2007 711 32.9 21.6 33.2
2008 657 34.6 19.0 26
2009 619 34.6 17.9 40.5
2010 644 31.2 20.6 45.7
2011 644 33.2 19.3 43.8
2012 639 32.7 19.5 48.7
2013 620 33.0 18.7 47.3
2014 645 30.0 21.5 55
2015 637 32.0 19.9 54.5
2016 637 34.0 18.7 52.9
2017 628 33.8 18.5 52.5
2018 640 34.0 18.8 61.6
2019 634 33.2 19.0 60.4
2020 665 35.6 18.6 59.4
2021 650 37.6 17.2 56.3
2022 680 38.5 17.6 61.9
2023 667 38.9 17.1 62.5

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 North Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $896 (9.6%) $8,416 (90.4%) $9,312
2020 $659 (6.9%) $8,886 (93.1%) $9,544
2021 $1,337 (12.6%) $9,296 (87.4%) $10,633
2022 $1,207 (10.9%) $9,908 (89.1%) $11,116
2023 $1,488 (12.2%) $10,758 (87.8%) $12,246

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North 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 842nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 570th of 1470 Elementary schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)39.743.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Birch Run Area Schools)39.743.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (North Elementary School)26.247.8
 21.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Birch Run Area Schools)26.247.8
 21.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)53.650.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Birch Run Area Schools)53.650.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (North Elementary School)42.743.3
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (Birch Run Area Schools)42.743.3
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students634667
 5.2%
African American114
 63.6%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic2921
 27.6%
Pacific Islander00
White591640
 8.3%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.4%62.5%
 2.1%


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North Elementary School ranks 740th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 667 students attended North Elementary School.

Students at North Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.


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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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