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Caledonia Elementary School

Summary:

Caledonia Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Caledonia Community Schools district in Caledonia, Michigan. With a student population of 312, the school consistently places in the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools and has a predominantly white student body with a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Caledonia Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on M-STEP assessments in English Language Arts and Math. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.3% of 3rd graders and 74% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 39.6% and 43.3% statewide. In Math, 79.2% of 3rd graders and 86% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to 43.4% and 39.1% statewide. The school's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools further demonstrate its excellence.

Caledonia Elementary's success extends beyond overall academic performance, with the school excelling in the performance of various student subgroups. For example, the school ranked 34th out of 1,342 Michigan elementary schools for female students and 62nd out of 1,204 for white students in 2023-2024. Additionally, Caledonia Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.8% to 22.0% in recent years, compared to higher rates at some nearby schools like Lee Elementary School and Page Elementary School. This consistent high performance and low absenteeism suggest that Caledonia Elementary is a standout institution within the Caledonia Community Schools district and the broader region, including the neighboring Thornapple Kellogg School District and Kentwood Public Schools.


Detail:

Public K-4

 9770 Duncan Lake Ave SE
       Caledonia, MI  49316-9411

(616) 891-8181

District: Caledonia Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,910 Help


Students who attend Caledonia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Duncan Lake Middle School
    Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
High:    Caledonia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Two or more races:
6.8%
Hispanic:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Caledonia Elementary School ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Caledonia Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.2. (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 (83.4%), two or more races (6.8%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caledonia Elementary School is 17.7, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Caledonia Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caledonia Elementary School is $14,910. 3 elementary schools in the Caledonia Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caledonia Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Caledonia Elementary School 59th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Caledonia Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Caledonia Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Caledonia Community Schools 18th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caledonia Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Caledonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.74 159th 1545 89.7%
2007 81.56 165th 1565 89.5%
2008 78.81 243rd 1577 84.6%
2009 79.78 204th 1589 87.2%
2010 78.67 184th 1552 88.1%
2011 81.49 135th 1552 91.3%
2012 85.83 155th 1566 90.1%
2013 69.96 438th 1563 72.0%
2014 88.15 108th 1533 93.0%
2015 91.77 74th 1580 95.3%
2016 92.64 71st 1548 95.4%
2017 87.93 94th 1466 93.6%
2018 94.29 48th 1448 96.7%
2019 88.58 112th 1408 92.0%
2021 98.43 8th 1153 99.3%
2022 97.15 14th 1344 99.0%
2023 97.38 15th 1470 99.0%
2024 94.20 59th 1486 96.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Caledonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.34 31st 1397 97.8%
2019 87.00 58th 1134 94.9%
2021 95.67 9th 749 98.8%
2023 99.74 3rd 1350 99.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Caledonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.05 58th 1443 96.0%
2019 84.90 109th 1171 90.7%
2021 97.88 6th 902 99.3%
2022 95.63 15th 1106 98.6%
2023 96.71 16th 1321 98.8%
2024 94.70 34th 1342 97.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Caledonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.54 47th 1446 96.7%
2019 87.16 96th 1196 92.0%
2021 97.59 8th 915 99.1%
2023 95.56 28th 1334 97.9%
2024 91.10 78th 1347 94.2%
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Rank History for White students at Caledonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.11 49th 1253 96.1%
2019 86.94 100th 1128 91.1%
2021 98.22 6th 1005 99.4%
2022 97.12 7th 1102 99.4%
2023 96.88 8th 1198 99.3%
2024 91.19 62nd 1204 94.9%
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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 Caledonia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 531 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1989 559 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1990 491 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 496
1991 483 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 457 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1993 454 2 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1994 452 1 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1995 458 3 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 458 3 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 454 2 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1998 435 1 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 447 1 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2000 305 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2001 325 2 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 348 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 348 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 354 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2005 336 5 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2006 351 7 13 5 4 n/a n/a 0 380
2007 353 7 15 14 3 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 387 4 16 11 1 n/a n/a 4 423
2009 393 5 12 15 0 n/a n/a 4 429
2010 388 7 11 14 0 n/a n/a 2 422
2011 328 4 9 17 0 1 3 0 362
2012 308 1 4 18 0 0 11 0 342
2013 326 2 7 17 2 0 12 0 366
2014 327 2 5 18 2 0 12 0 366
2015 326 2 5 15 1 0 11 0 360
2016 352 3 7 12 2 0 12 0 388
2017 376 1 4 15 1 0 12 0 409
2018 394 0 6 27 2 0 15 0 444
2019 392 0 5 30 2 0 19 0 448
2020 410 2 9 31 3 0 18 0 473
2021 365 2 8 28 3 0 26 0 432
2022 261 5 1 18 2 0 20 0 307
2023 260 3 3 22 1 0 23 0 312
2024 257 5 4 19 2 0 21 0 308

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 Caledonia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 535 n/a n/a n/a
1989 563 n/a n/a 3.7
1990 496 32.0 15.5 3.2
1991 488 n/a n/a n/a
1992 464 n/a n/a n/a
1993 468 n/a 0.0 12.8
1994 466 19.5 23.9 9.7
1995 483 22.5 21.5 6.4
1996 483 22.5 21.5 6.4
1997 474 22.0 21.5 7
1998 456 21.0 21.7 3.9
1999 465 21.0 22.1 5.4
2000 313 17.8 17.6 8
2001 337 19.7 17.1 10.7
2002 348 22.9 15.2 10.6
2003 348 22.9 15.2 10.6
2004 354 21.2 16.7 10.7
2005 358 22.9 15.6 10.6
2006 380 21.4 17.8 12.9
2007 392 22.0 17.8 10.5
2008 423 21.7 19.5 15.3
2009 429 21.7 19.8 14.4
2010 422 21.6 19.4 23.3
2011 362 19.6 18.4 21.3
2012 342 20.0 17.0 25.1
2013 366 20.7 17.6 23
2014 366 19.5 18.7 23.5
2015 360 21.0 17.1 22.8
2016 388 22.0 17.6 24
2017 409 21.9 18.6 18.8
2018 444 22.8 19.4 27.5
2019 448 21.8 20.4 28.1
2020 473 23.5 20.0 25.8
2021 432 24.2 17.7 28.2
2022 307 18.5 16.5 21.8
2023 312 20.0 15.5 22.1
2024 308 17.3 17.7 20.1

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 Caledonia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 535 n/a n/a n/a
1989 563 n/a n/a 3.7
1990 496 32.0 15.5 3.2
1991 488 n/a n/a n/a
1992 464 n/a n/a n/a
1993 468 n/a 0.0 12.8
1994 466 19.5 23.9 9.7
1995 483 22.5 21.5 6.4
1996 483 22.5 21.5 6.4
1997 474 22.0 21.5 7
1998 456 21.0 21.7 3.9
1999 465 21.0 22.1 5.4
2000 313 17.8 17.6 8
2001 337 19.7 17.1 10.7
2002 348 22.9 15.2 10.6
2003 348 22.9 15.2 10.6
2004 354 21.2 16.7 10.7
2005 358 22.9 15.6 10.6
2006 380 21.4 17.8 12.9
2007 392 22.0 17.8 10.5
2008 423 21.7 19.5 15.3
2009 429 21.7 19.8 14.4
2010 422 21.6 19.4 23.3
2011 362 19.6 18.4 21.3
2012 342 20.0 17.0 25.1
2013 366 20.7 17.6 23
2014 366 19.5 18.7 23.5
2015 360 21.0 17.1 22.8
2016 388 22.0 17.6 24
2017 409 21.9 18.6 18.8
2018 444 22.8 19.4 27.5
2019 448 21.8 20.4 28.1
2020 473 23.5 20.0 25.8
2021 432 24.2 17.7 28.2
2022 307 18.5 16.5 21.8
2023 312 20.0 15.5 22.1
2024 308 17.3 17.7 20.1

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 Caledonia Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $528 (5.1%) $9,924 (95.0%) $10,451
2020 $535 (5.3%) $9,604 (94.7%) $10,139
2021 $1,232 (10.2%) $10,905 (89.8%) $12,137
2022 $937 (6.9%) $12,559 (93.1%) $13,496
2023 $1,186 (8.0%) $13,724 (92.0%) $14,910

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Caledonia 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 112th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Elementary School)84.272.5
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Community Schools)68.567.1
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Caledonia Elementary School)85.592.2
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Caledonia Community Schools)67.977.5
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Elementary School)6582.9
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Community Schools)71.676.5
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Caledonia Elementary School)46.380
 33.7%
   4th Grade Math (Caledonia Community Schools)6476.6
 12.6%
   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 Students448312
 30.4%
African American03
American Indian21
 50%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic3022
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White392260
 33.7%
Two or More Races1923
 21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.1%22.1%
 6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Caledonia Elementary School

Students at Caledonia Elementary School are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Yes! Caledonia Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 59th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

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

Middle : Duncan Lake Middle School
Middle : Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
High : Caledonia High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 308 students attended Caledonia Elementary School.


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