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Grayling Elementary School

Summary:

Grayling Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Grayling, Michigan, with a student population of 638 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and economic disadvantage among its student population.

Grayling Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.13%) compared to the state average, but its test scores in both English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grades have consistently lagged behind the state averages. The school has also seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.7% in 2018-2019 to 27.7% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Grayling Elementary has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 66.46% in 2022-2023, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to the nearby Crawford School and Roscommon Elementary School, Grayling Elementary has a larger student population, higher spending per student, and a more diverse racial makeup. However, it lags behind these schools in terms of test scores and chronic absenteeism. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 434 out of 1,466 Michigan elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 923 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggests it is struggling to keep pace with other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 306 Plum St
       Grayling, MI  49738-1437

(989) 344-3600

District: Crawford AuSable Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
923rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,145 Help


Students who attend Grayling Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Grayling Middle School
High:    Grayling High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  627

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Hispanic:
3.7%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grayling Elementary School ranks worse than 62.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.78. (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 (92.5%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grayling Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grayling Elementary School is $14,145.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grayling Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grayling Elementary School 923rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Grayling Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Crawford AuSable Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Crawford AuSable Schools 234th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grayling Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Grayling Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.09 1162nd 1545 24.8%
2007 41.78 1158th 1565 26.0%
2008 54.10 937th 1577 40.6%
2009 61.79 758th 1589 52.3%
2010 69.60 537th 1552 65.4%
2011 68.91 505th 1552 67.5%
2012 64.51 532nd 1566 66.0%
2013 60.28 628th 1563 59.8%
2014 57.69 685th 1533 55.3%
2015 70.33 440th 1580 72.2%
2016 72.62 371st 1548 76.0%
2017 64.09 434th 1466 70.4%
2018 68.55 465th 1448 67.9%
2019 56.40 570th 1408 59.5%
2021 43.97 603rd 1153 47.7%
2022 50.12 618th 1344 54.0%
2023 41.39 828th 1470 43.7%
2024 35.78 923rd 1486 37.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grayling Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.82 216th 403 46.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grayling Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.28 264th 1397 81.1%
2019 62.85 344th 1134 69.7%
2021 40.44 458th 749 38.9%
2022 56.05 427th 1099 61.1%
2023 48.75 649th 1350 51.9%
2024 39.93 808th 1381 41.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Grayling Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.14 401st 1443 72.2%
2019 61.40 415th 1171 64.6%
2021 49.65 417th 902 53.8%
2022 36.87 691st 1106 37.5%
2023 25.37 981st 1321 25.7%
2024 32.61 895th 1342 33.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Grayling Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.60 525th 1446 63.7%
2019 42.94 682nd 1196 43.0%
2021 28.66 684th 915 25.2%
2022 51.42 530th 1139 53.5%
2023 48.87 643rd 1334 51.8%
2024 29.58 936th 1347 30.5%
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Rank History for White students at Grayling Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.95 532nd 1253 57.5%
2019 44.30 636th 1128 43.6%
2021 36.53 656th 1005 34.7%
2022 34.46 725th 1102 34.2%
2023 26.17 918th 1198 23.4%
2024 20.68 1010th 1204 16.1%
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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 Grayling Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 634 0 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 641
1989 621 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 626
1990 607 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 612
1991 644 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 647
1992 620 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1993 611 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1994 605 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1995 591 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1996 591 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1997 428 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 432
1998 420 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 398 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 423 3 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 394 3 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2002 367 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2003 367 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2004 428 2 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 405 6 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2006 289 5 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2007 380 6 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2008 370 9 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2009 345 4 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2010 366 11 7 7 3 n/a n/a 0 394
2011 349 10 8 3 0 2 0 0 372
2012 643 5 5 19 4 0 18 0 694
2013 614 4 3 27 4 2 15 0 669
2014 669 2 6 29 2 5 15 0 728
2015 621 2 8 21 2 3 18 0 675
2016 644 2 8 19 1 3 16 0 693
2017 650 4 6 18 0 3 17 0 698
2018 659 3 4 18 1 3 21 0 709
2019 647 2 3 17 1 0 19 0 689
2020 545 2 1 26 0 0 22 0 596
2021 459 2 1 25 0 0 19 0 506
2022 556 4 2 26 1 0 22 0 611
2023 575 4 2 28 1 0 28 0 638
2024 580 0 1 23 3 0 20 0 627

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 Grayling Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 641 n/a n/a n/a
1989 626 n/a n/a 32.1
1990 612 32.0 19.1 30.4
1991 647 n/a n/a n/a
1992 620 n/a n/a 46.1
1993 619 n/a 0.0 46.2
1994 607 29.0 20.9 37.2
1995 602 0.0 0.0 37.4
1996 602 0.0 0.0 37.4
1997 432 23.0 18.8 0
1998 426 23.0 18.5 0
1999 409 23.0 17.8 0
2000 433 22.0 19.7 0
2001 402 22.5 17.9 0
2002 376 26.0 14.5 n/a
2003 376 26.0 14.5 n/a
2004 438 25.3 17.3 n/a
2005 421 24.3 17.3 n/a
2006 303 23.3 13.0 0
2007 396 23.3 17.0 54.5
2008 385 22.9 16.8 54.5
2009 358 23.2 15.4 59.5
2010 394 23.1 17.0 61.9
2011 372 21.0 17.7 68
2012 694 46.5 14.9 66.4
2013 669 45.4 14.7 63.8
2014 728 46.2 15.7 58.7
2015 675 46.0 14.6 61.2
2016 693 45.0 15.4 59.9
2017 698 45.6 15.3 58.3
2018 709 44.2 16.0 64
2019 689 44.2 15.5 59.2
2020 596 41.5 14.3 62.2
2021 506 41.5 12.1 59.9
2022 611 48.7 12.5 61.7
2023 638 46.5 13.7 66.5
2024 627 49.8 12.5 70.2

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 Grayling Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 641 n/a n/a n/a
1989 626 n/a n/a 32.1
1990 612 32.0 19.1 30.4
1991 647 n/a n/a n/a
1992 620 n/a n/a 46.1
1993 619 n/a 0.0 46.2
1994 607 29.0 20.9 37.2
1995 602 0.0 0.0 37.4
1996 602 0.0 0.0 37.4
1997 432 23.0 18.8 0
1998 426 23.0 18.5 0
1999 409 23.0 17.8 0
2000 433 22.0 19.7 0
2001 402 22.5 17.9 0
2002 376 26.0 14.5 n/a
2003 376 26.0 14.5 n/a
2004 438 25.3 17.3 n/a
2005 421 24.3 17.3 n/a
2006 303 23.3 13.0 0
2007 396 23.3 17.0 54.5
2008 385 22.9 16.8 54.5
2009 358 23.2 15.4 59.5
2010 394 23.1 17.0 61.9
2011 372 21.0 17.7 68
2012 694 46.5 14.9 66.4
2013 669 45.4 14.7 63.8
2014 728 46.2 15.7 58.7
2015 675 46.0 14.6 61.2
2016 693 45.0 15.4 59.9
2017 698 45.6 15.3 58.3
2018 709 44.2 16.0 64
2019 689 44.2 15.5 59.2
2020 596 41.5 14.3 62.2
2021 506 41.5 12.1 59.9
2022 611 48.7 12.5 61.7
2023 638 46.5 13.7 66.5
2024 627 49.8 12.5 70.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grayling Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,676 (16.0%) $8,779 (84.0%) $10,455
2020 $1,832 (16.5%) $9,279 (83.5%) $11,111
2021 $3,044 (21.7%) $10,959 (78.3%) $14,004
2022 $2,889 (22.0%) $10,260 (78.0%) $13,149
2023 $2,374 (16.8%) $11,771 (83.2%) $14,145

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grayling 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 570th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 828th of 1470 Elementary schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grayling Elementary School)46.932.3
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Crawford AuSable Schools)46.531.7
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Grayling Elementary School)58.431.5
 26.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Crawford AuSable Schools)57.931
 26.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grayling Elementary School)43.241.4
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Crawford AuSable Schools)43.241.4
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Grayling Elementary School)51.445.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Crawford AuSable Schools)51.445.7
 5.7%
   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 Students689638
 7.4%
African American24
 100%
American Indian11
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1728
 64.7%
Pacific Islander00
White647575
 11.1%
Two or More Races1928
 47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.2%66.5%
 7.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grayling Elementary School

Students at Grayling Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 627 students attended Grayling Elementary School.

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

Middle : Grayling Middle School
High : Grayling High School

Grayling Elementary School ranks 923rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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