HarveySwanson Elementary School

Summary:

HarveySwanson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ortonville, Michigan, serving 515 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Brandon School District.

While HarveySwanson has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.69%) compared to the state average, the school faces several challenges. It has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.1% to 45.8%, and its test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 33.8%, compared to the state average of 39.6% and the district average of 36.7%. Additionally, HarveySwanson has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.38% to 54.17%, which is higher than the state and district averages.

Despite spending more per student ($14,627 in 2022-2023) compared to the state and district averages, HarveySwanson's academic performance lags behind. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from a high of 222 out of 1,552 Michigan elementary schools in 2009-2010 to 864 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. Nearby schools, such as Oakwood Elementary and Clear Lake Elementary, generally outperform HarveySwanson in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall school rankings, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices and school leadership, may be contributing to the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 209 Varsity Dr
       Ortonville, MI  48462-8558


(248) 627-1850

District: Brandon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
864th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,627 Help


Students who attend HarveySwanson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brandon Middle School
High:    Brandon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  515

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.7%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details HarveySwanson Elementary School ranks worse than 58.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.14. (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 (83.7%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at HarveySwanson Elementary School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare HarveySwanson Elementary School employs 37.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at HarveySwanson Elementary School is $14,627.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

HarveySwanson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks HarveySwanson Elementary School 864th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See HarveySwanson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Brandon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandon School District 211th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for HarveySwanson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at HarveySwanson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.28 216th 1545 86.0%
2007 70.56 435th 1565 72.2%
2008 72.69 403rd 1577 74.4%
2009 70.67 482nd 1589 69.7%
2010 77.75 222nd 1552 85.7%
2011 65.48 608th 1552 60.8%
2012 55.92 713th 1566 54.5%
2013 45.09 928th 1563 40.6%
2018 47.60 828th 1448 42.8%
2019 42.66 792nd 1408 43.8%
2021 34.56 756th 1153 34.4%
2022 55.23 555th 1344 58.7%
2023 46.74 742nd 1470 49.5%
2024 39.14 864th 1486 41.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at HarveySwanson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.29 868th 1397 37.9%
2019 49.57 559th 1134 50.7%
2021 29.41 572nd 749 23.6%
2022 44.81 583rd 1099 47.0%
2023 43.91 736th 1350 45.5%
2024 34.93 909th 1381 34.2%
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Rank History for Female students at HarveySwanson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.47 851st 1443 41.0%
2019 32.47 815th 1171 30.4%
2021 35.49 602nd 902 33.3%
2022 58.60 399th 1106 63.9%
2023 40.89 752nd 1321 43.1%
2024 45.57 686th 1342 48.9%
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Rank History for Male students at HarveySwanson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.36 782nd 1446 45.9%
2019 47.36 621st 1196 48.1%
2021 38.29 560th 915 38.8%
2022 44.12 608th 1139 46.6%
2023 48.31 651st 1334 51.2%
2024 23.44 1029th 1347 23.6%
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Rank History for White students at HarveySwanson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.24 849th 1253 32.2%
2019 34.50 763rd 1128 32.4%
2021 37.43 636th 1005 36.7%
2022 51.71 527th 1102 52.2%
2023 38.43 758th 1198 36.7%
2024 29.64 860th 1204 28.6%
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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 HarveySwanson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 284 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1989 583 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1990 639 1 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 648
1991 678 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1992 671 2 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1993 584 4 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1994 478 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1995 510 4 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 510 4 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 530 8 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1998 536 3 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 548
1999 554 6 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2000 555 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2001 558 1 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 530 8 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2003 530 8 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2004 515 11 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 499 8 5 11 2 n/a n/a 0 525
2006 484 8 2 11 5 n/a n/a 0 510
2007 474 9 2 16 5 n/a n/a 0 506
2008 441 9 1 15 4 n/a n/a 0 470
2009 399 6 0 14 4 n/a n/a 0 423
2010 378 11 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 381 6 4 17 4 0 8 0 420
2012 369 5 2 20 6 0 12 0 414
2013 366 5 0 25 7 0 12 0 415
2014 343 9 1 25 4 0 8 0 390
2015 316 4 2 23 3 0 6 0 354
2016 291 6 4 18 3 0 6 0 328
2017 252 2 3 24 2 0 10 0 293
2018 459 7 5 35 2 0 15 0 523
2019 467 5 5 38 3 0 12 0 530
2020 431 9 4 34 4 0 14 0 496
2021 417 12 3 37 4 0 18 0 491
2022 408 14 2 30 5 0 17 0 476
2023 431 16 1 32 7 0 28 0 515

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 HarveySwanson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 n/a n/a n/a
1989 592 n/a n/a 9.8
1990 648 22.0 29.4 4.3
1991 687 n/a n/a n/a
1992 682 n/a n/a 6.6
1993 594 n/a 0.0 5.2
1994 480 19.8 24.2 6.5
1995 524 22.9 22.9 7.8
1996 524 22.9 22.9 7.8
1997 547 25.0 21.9 8.2
1998 548 24.0 22.8 9.7
1999 571 25.0 22.8 10
2000 556 28.9 19.2 15.8
2001 569 29.9 19.0 16.5
2002 550 29.3 18.8 21.8
2003 550 29.3 18.8 21.8
2004 537 28.3 19.0 19.7
2005 525 26.8 19.6 21.9
2006 510 26.6 19.2 18
2007 506 26.6 19.0 15.8
2008 470 23.3 20.2 25.7
2009 423 22.3 19.0 29.1
2010 405 24.2 16.7 37
2011 420 23.3 17.9 44.5
2012 414 21.1 19.6 42.8
2013 415 25.3 16.3 43.6
2014 390 26.6 14.6 44.9
2015 354 24.0 14.7 43.8
2016 328 20.0 16.4 43
2017 293 18.3 15.9 45.1
2018 523 34.0 15.3 41.5
2019 530 35.4 14.9 42.5
2020 496 37.2 13.3 45.6
2021 491 34.5 14.2 43.4
2022 476 34.5 13.7 47.7
2023 515 37.5 13.7 54.2

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 HarveySwanson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 n/a n/a n/a
1989 592 n/a n/a 9.8
1990 648 22.0 29.4 4.3
1991 687 n/a n/a n/a
1992 682 n/a n/a 6.6
1993 594 n/a 0.0 5.2
1994 480 19.8 24.2 6.5
1995 524 22.9 22.9 7.8
1996 524 22.9 22.9 7.8
1997 547 25.0 21.9 8.2
1998 548 24.0 22.8 9.7
1999 571 25.0 22.8 10
2000 556 28.9 19.2 15.8
2001 569 29.9 19.0 16.5
2002 550 29.3 18.8 21.8
2003 550 29.3 18.8 21.8
2004 537 28.3 19.0 19.7
2005 525 26.8 19.6 21.9
2006 510 26.6 19.2 18
2007 506 26.6 19.0 15.8
2008 470 23.3 20.2 25.7
2009 423 22.3 19.0 29.1
2010 405 24.2 16.7 37
2011 420 23.3 17.9 44.5
2012 414 21.1 19.6 42.8
2013 415 25.3 16.3 43.6
2014 390 26.6 14.6 44.9
2015 354 24.0 14.7 43.8
2016 328 20.0 16.4 43
2017 293 18.3 15.9 45.1
2018 523 34.0 15.3 41.5
2019 530 35.4 14.9 42.5
2020 496 37.2 13.3 45.6
2021 491 34.5 14.2 43.4
2022 476 34.5 13.7 47.7
2023 515 37.5 13.7 54.2

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 HarveySwanson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $655 (6.4%) $9,503 (93.6%) $10,158
2020 $571 (5.1%) $10,606 (94.9%) $11,177
2021 $978 (8.4%) $10,689 (91.6%) $11,667
2022 $1,193 (9.4%) $11,519 (90.6%) $12,713
2023 $1,228 (8.4%) $13,400 (91.6%) $14,627

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

Impact of COVID-19 on HarveySwanson 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 792nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 742nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (HarveySwanson Elementary School)5045.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brandon School District)51.845.9
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (HarveySwanson Elementary School)47.145.5
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Brandon School District)45.449.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (HarveySwanson Elementary School)48.134.6
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brandon School District)46.650
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (HarveySwanson Elementary School)40.821
 19.8%
   4th Grade Math (Brandon School District)41.733.3
 8.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (HarveySwanson Elementary School)47.357.4
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brandon School District)49.743.4
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (HarveySwanson Elementary School)32.230.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Math (Brandon School District)40.727.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (HarveySwanson Elementary School)6.714.7
 8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Brandon School District)9.916
 6.1%
   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 Students530515
 2.8%
African American516
 220%
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic3832
 15.8%
Pacific Islander00
White467431
 7.7%
Two or More Races1228
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.5%54.2%
 11.7%


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

Middle : Brandon Middle School
High : Brandon High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 515 students attended HarveySwanson Elementary School.

HarveySwanson Elementary School ranks 864th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at HarveySwanson Elementary School are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.


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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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