Paul A Schalm School

Summary:

Paul A Schalm School is an elementary school in Clawson, Michigan, serving around 390 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Clawson Public Schools district, which is ranked 186 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Paul A Schalm School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 15% in 2018-2019 to 26.6% in 2022-2023, this is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Kenwood Elementary (13.3%) and Lessenger Elementary (23.4%). Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step English Language Arts and Math assessments, is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades.

The school's performance on subgroup metrics, such as female students, male students, White students, and low socioeconomic status students, is also generally lower than the state averages for those subgroups. While the school's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $13,102 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average, it is lower than some of the nearby higher-performing schools, such as Pembroke Elementary ($24,149 per student) and Bemis Elementary ($14,353 per student).


Detail:

Public K-5

 940 N Selfridge Blvd
       Clawson, MI  48017-1033


(248) 655-4949

District: Clawson Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
698th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,102 Help


Students who attend Paul A Schalm School usually attend:

Middle:    Clawson Middle School
High:    Clawson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
African American:
12.1%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paul A Schalm School ranks better than 53% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.77. (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 (79%), African American (12.1%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul A Schalm School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul A Schalm School is $13,102.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paul A Schalm School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paul A Schalm School 698th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Paul A Schalm School in the ranking list.)

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Clawson Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clawson Public Schools 186th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paul A Schalm School

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Rank History for all students at Paul A Schalm School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.45 770th 1545 50.2%
2007 59.15 766th 1565 51.1%
2008 63.09 680th 1577 56.9%
2009 66.25 631st 1589 60.3%
2010 73.43 391st 1552 74.8%
2011 76.58 301st 1552 80.6%
2012 67.01 493rd 1566 68.5%
2013 59.96 635th 1563 59.4%
2014 73.20 367th 1533 76.1%
2015 63.51 555th 1580 64.9%
2016 59.54 610th 1548 60.6%
2017 50.09 685th 1466 53.3%
2018 64.98 526th 1448 63.7%
2019 38.50 863rd 1408 38.7%
2021 42.98 621st 1153 46.1%
2022 48.83 634th 1344 52.8%
2023 52.16 658th 1470 55.2%
2024 49.77 698th 1486 53.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paul A Schalm School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.88 433rd 1397 69.0%
2019 60.27 380th 1134 66.5%
2021 58.61 253rd 749 66.2%
2022 50.79 498th 1099 54.7%
2023 40.76 788th 1350 41.6%
2024 47.96 666th 1381 51.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Paul A Schalm School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.52 522nd 1443 63.8%
2019 39.90 716th 1171 38.9%
2021 35.08 606th 902 32.8%
2022 33.84 740th 1106 33.1%
2023 44.79 687th 1321 48.0%
2024 37.50 809th 1342 39.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Paul A Schalm School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.94 516th 1446 64.3%
2019 30.32 846th 1196 29.3%
2021 37.36 574th 915 37.3%
2022 47.88 571st 1139 49.9%
2023 50.71 617th 1334 53.7%
2024 51.88 606th 1347 55.0%
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Rank History for White students at Paul A Schalm School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.34 432nd 1253 65.5%
2019 37.86 718th 1128 36.3%
2021 41.94 577th 1005 42.6%
2022 47.66 574th 1102 47.9%
2023 49.56 589th 1198 50.8%
2024 38.01 751st 1204 37.6%
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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 Paul A Schalm School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 502 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1989 512 3 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1990 495 1 9 5 3 n/a n/a 0 513
1991 521 1 11 3 6 n/a n/a -14 528
1992 495 0 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1993 479 0 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 467 0 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1995 497 0 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 506
1996 497 0 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 506
1997 464 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1998 472 0 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1999 448 4 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2000 361 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2001 399 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 404 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 4 416
2003 404 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 4 416
2004 396 13 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 374 10 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2006 380 16 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 418 16 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2008 451 28 7 18 n/a n/a n/a 4 508
2009 429 29 11 15 1 n/a n/a 9 494
2010 449 28 21 17 3 n/a n/a 0 518
2011 379 28 8 29 0 2 33 0 479
2012 385 35 6 32 1 2 31 0 492
2013 371 33 5 35 1 2 30 0 477
2014 353 25 5 35 1 1 32 0 452
2015 368 27 3 34 1 1 33 0 467
2016 332 30 2 31 1 0 27 0 423
2017 313 34 4 35 1 0 34 0 421
2018 311 44 3 32 0 0 33 0 423
2019 314 38 2 31 0 0 26 0 411
2020 308 50 0 22 1 0 25 0 406
2021 300 39 1 17 0 0 31 0 388
2022 304 50 2 18 0 0 21 0 395
2023 308 47 2 18 0 0 15 0 390

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 Paul A Schalm School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 n/a n/a n/a
1989 523 n/a n/a 4.8
1990 513 23.0 22.3 5.1
1991 528 n/a n/a n/a
1992 508 n/a n/a 3.7
1993 491 n/a 0.0 5.9
1994 478 18.0 26.6 7.5
1995 506 23.0 22.0 6.7
1996 506 23.0 22.0 6.7
1997 467 23.0 20.3 6.9
1998 482 24.0 20.1 5.2
1999 465 24.0 19.4 7.5
2000 369 24.4 15.1 10.6
2001 401 24.3 16.5 15.5
2002 416 25.6 16.3 20.4
2003 416 25.6 16.3 20.4
2004 417 27.5 15.2 18.7
2005 399 27.3 14.6 20.6
2006 413 26.8 15.4 26.9
2007 457 28.8 15.9 20.4
2008 508 31.4 16.2 25.8
2009 494 35.1 14.1 24.3
2010 518 33.8 15.3 33
2011 479 30.0 15.9 35.1
2012 492 32.5 15.1 38.8
2013 477 32.5 14.6 34.2
2014 452 30.9 14.6 32.5
2015 467 29.0 16.1 35.1
2016 423 28.0 15.1 32.6
2017 421 27.9 15.0 35.2
2018 423 29.3 14.4 36.9
2019 411 28.6 14.3 37.2
2020 406 27.6 14.7 34.2
2021 388 30.1 12.8 33.5
2022 395 29.9 13.2 34.4
2023 390 32.0 12.1 39.2

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 Paul A Schalm School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 n/a n/a n/a
1989 523 n/a n/a 4.8
1990 513 23.0 22.3 5.1
1991 528 n/a n/a n/a
1992 508 n/a n/a 3.7
1993 491 n/a 0.0 5.9
1994 478 18.0 26.6 7.5
1995 506 23.0 22.0 6.7
1996 506 23.0 22.0 6.7
1997 467 23.0 20.3 6.9
1998 482 24.0 20.1 5.2
1999 465 24.0 19.4 7.5
2000 369 24.4 15.1 10.6
2001 401 24.3 16.5 15.5
2002 416 25.6 16.3 20.4
2003 416 25.6 16.3 20.4
2004 417 27.5 15.2 18.7
2005 399 27.3 14.6 20.6
2006 413 26.8 15.4 26.9
2007 457 28.8 15.9 20.4
2008 508 31.4 16.2 25.8
2009 494 35.1 14.1 24.3
2010 518 33.8 15.3 33
2011 479 30.0 15.9 35.1
2012 492 32.5 15.1 38.8
2013 477 32.5 14.6 34.2
2014 452 30.9 14.6 32.5
2015 467 29.0 16.1 35.1
2016 423 28.0 15.1 32.6
2017 421 27.9 15.0 35.2
2018 423 29.3 14.4 36.9
2019 411 28.6 14.3 37.2
2020 406 27.6 14.7 34.2
2021 388 30.1 12.8 33.5
2022 395 29.9 13.2 34.4
2023 390 32.0 12.1 39.2

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 Paul A Schalm School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $681 (5.6%) $11,544 (94.4%) $12,225
2020 $784 (6.6%) $11,094 (93.4%) $11,878
2021 $874 (7.5%) $10,720 (92.5%) $11,594
2022 $779 (6.6%) $11,112 (93.4%) $11,891
2023 $545 (4.2%) $12,556 (95.8%) $13,102

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul A Schalm School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 863rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 658th of 1470 Elementary schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paul A Schalm School)44.955.6
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clawson Public Schools)43.953.5
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Paul A Schalm School)37.144.4
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Clawson Public Schools)39.847.5
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paul A Schalm School)45.848.2
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clawson Public Schools)50.551.2
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Paul A Schalm School)32.242.9
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Clawson Public Schools)36.441.9
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paul A Schalm School)5046.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clawson Public Schools)4951.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Paul A Schalm School)32.823.1
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Clawson Public Schools)33.726.9
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Paul A Schalm School)11.717.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Clawson Public Schools)10.319.6
 9.3%
   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 Students411390
 5.1%
African American3847
 23.7%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic3118
 41.9%
Pacific Islander00
White314308
 1.9%
Two or More Races2615
 42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%39.2%
 2%


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Paul A Schalm School ranks 698th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Paul A Schalm School are 79% White, 12% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Paul A Schalm School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clawson Middle School
High : Clawson High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Paul A Schalm School.


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