Sequoyah Elementary School

Summary:

Sequoyah Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Macomb, Michigan, serving 524 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Chippewa Valley Schools district.

Sequoyah Elementary consistently outperforms the Chippewa Valley Schools district and the state of Michigan in academic proficiency, with 64.9% of its 3rd-grade students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts compared to 42.1% for the district and 39.6% for the state. The school maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sequoyah also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking 168 out of 1,347 Michigan elementary schools for male students and 47 out of 225 for special education students, both earning 4-star ratings. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools.

While Sequoyah Elementary has a predominantly white student population (88.74%) and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (22.52%) compared to some nearby schools, it stands out as a high-performing institution within the Chippewa Valley Schools district. However, other nearby schools, such as Floyd Ebeling Elementary and Richard J. Duncan Elementary in the Utica Community Schools district, also demonstrate strong academic performance and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 18500 24 Mile Rd
       Macomb, MI  48042-3020


(586) 723-7000

District: Chippewa Valley Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,282 Help


Students who attend Sequoyah Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Iroquois Middle School
High:    Dakota High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Asian:
3.9%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.8% Help


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Compare Details Sequoyah Elementary School ranks better than 86.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Chippewa Valley Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.99. (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 (89%), Asian (3.9%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sequoyah Elementary School is 19.1. 8 elementary schools in the Chippewa Valley Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sequoyah Elementary School is $14,282, which is the 5th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Chippewa Valley Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sequoyah Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sequoyah Elementary School 205th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Sequoyah Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Chippewa Valley Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chippewa Valley Schools 221st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sequoyah Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sequoyah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 70.86 476th 1589 70.0%
2010 75.30 302nd 1552 80.5%
2011 78.62 235th 1552 84.9%
2012 72.45 398th 1566 74.6%
2013 60.69 621st 1563 60.3%
2014 80.63 234th 1533 84.7%
2015 63.94 549th 1580 65.3%
2016 74.27 347th 1548 77.6%
2017 75.48 271st 1466 81.5%
2018 81.77 244th 1448 83.1%
2019 70.96 360th 1408 74.4%
2021 71.44 262nd 1153 77.3%
2022 74.14 287th 1344 78.6%
2023 83.37 209th 1470 85.8%
2024 83.99 205th 1486 86.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sequoyah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.00 33rd 270 87.8%
2023 58.49 66th 180 63.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sequoyah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.37 150th 403 62.8%
2024 69.91 47th 225 79.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sequoyah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.41 170th 1397 87.8%
2019 75.37 167th 1134 85.3%
2022 77.02 141st 1099 87.2%
2023 74.67 214th 1350 84.1%
2024 78.88 169th 1381 87.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sequoyah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.80 253rd 1443 82.5%
2019 70.36 291st 1171 75.1%
2021 66.96 235th 902 73.9%
2022 70.48 261st 1106 76.4%
2023 78.46 206th 1321 84.4%
2024 74.20 261st 1342 80.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sequoyah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.82 254th 1446 82.4%
2019 62.68 395th 1196 67.0%
2021 61.52 306th 915 66.6%
2022 68.16 314th 1139 72.4%
2023 81.32 199th 1334 85.1%
2024 83.91 168th 1347 87.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sequoyah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.41 309th 1253 75.3%
2019 63.81 372nd 1128 67.0%
2021 60.94 343rd 1005 65.9%
2022 61.90 387th 1102 64.9%
2023 70.83 304th 1198 74.6%
2024 71.93 294th 1204 75.6%
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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 Sequoyah Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 679 18 19 7 0 n/a n/a 5 728
2008 722 19 26 5 1 n/a n/a 6 779
2009 760 17 22 5 1 n/a n/a 6 811
2010 768 18 24 6 1 n/a n/a 5 822
2011 751 15 32 8 1 0 9 0 816
2012 739 12 30 9 1 0 13 0 804
2013 750 14 27 8 2 0 15 0 816
2014 734 21 24 7 0 2 16 0 804
2015 698 18 26 13 0 2 16 0 773
2016 671 17 25 12 0 3 18 0 746
2017 657 24 27 12 0 3 25 0 748
2018 615 18 23 15 0 3 20 0 694
2019 602 20 24 14 0 3 26 0 689
2020 593 12 21 16 0 1 17 0 660
2021 527 13 16 17 0 1 13 0 587
2022 487 12 19 18 0 0 13 0 549
2023 465 13 16 17 1 0 12 0 524
2024 460 12 20 16 1 0 8 0 517

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 Sequoyah Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 728 30.9 23.6 4.8
2008 779 32.2 24.2 3.5
2009 811 33.7 24.1 6.5
2010 822 33.6 24.4 10.9
2011 816 34.7 23.4 11.3
2012 804 34.9 23.0 12.8
2013 816 37.9 21.5 12
2014 804 38.2 21.0 11.3
2015 773 37.0 20.8 8.3
2016 746 34.0 21.9 6.4
2017 748 33.6 22.2 7.4
2018 694 30.6 22.6 14.8
2019 689 30.1 22.8 15.7
2020 660 31.1 21.2 15.6
2021 587 30.3 19.3 18.7
2022 549 30.1 18.2 21.1
2023 524 25.0 20.9 22.5
2024 517 27.0 19.1 23.8

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 Sequoyah Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 728 30.9 23.6 4.8
2008 779 32.2 24.2 3.5
2009 811 33.7 24.1 6.5
2010 822 33.6 24.4 10.9
2011 816 34.7 23.4 11.3
2012 804 34.9 23.0 12.8
2013 816 37.9 21.5 12
2014 804 38.2 21.0 11.3
2015 773 37.0 20.8 8.3
2016 746 34.0 21.9 6.4
2017 748 33.6 22.2 7.4
2018 694 30.6 22.6 14.8
2019 689 30.1 22.8 15.7
2020 660 31.1 21.2 15.6
2021 587 30.3 19.3 18.7
2022 549 30.1 18.2 21.1
2023 524 25.0 20.9 22.5
2024 517 27.0 19.1 23.8

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 Sequoyah Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $402 (4.0%) $9,539 (95.9%) $9,942
2020 $424 (4.0%) $10,105 (96.0%) $10,529
2021 $489 (4.0%) $11,681 (96.0%) $12,170
2022 $1,265 (9.5%) $12,110 (90.5%) $13,376
2023 $803 (5.6%) $13,479 (94.4%) $14,282

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sequoyah 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 360th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 209th of 1470 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sequoyah Elementary School)61.357.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Valley Schools)46.843.1
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Sequoyah Elementary School)78.273.6
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Chippewa Valley Schools)59.251.9
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sequoyah Elementary School)58.362
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Valley Schools)50.548.8
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Sequoyah Elementary School)63.357
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Chippewa Valley Schools)51.443.7
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sequoyah Elementary School)4664.1
 18.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Valley Schools)48.749.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Sequoyah Elementary School)42.752.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (Chippewa Valley Schools)46.740.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sequoyah Elementary School)24.238
 13.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Chippewa Valley Schools)19.423.7
 4.3%
   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 Students689524
 23.9%
African American2013
 35%
American Indian01
Asian2416
 33.3%
Hispanic1417
 21.4%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White602465
 22.8%
Two or More Races2612
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.7%22.5%
 6.8%


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

Middle : Iroquois Middle School
High : Dakota High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 517 students attended Sequoyah Elementary School.

Students at Sequoyah Elementary School are 89% White, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Sequoyah Elementary School ranks 205th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 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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