Snow Elementary School

Summary:

Snow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dearborn, Michigan, serving 455 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dearborn City School District, which is ranked 302 out of 610 districts in the state.

Snow Elementary generally outperforms the district and state in M-Step test scores, with 52.4% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 45.7% in the district and 44% statewide. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.6% in 2020-2021 to 30.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Snow Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.12% to 74.45% over the past few years.

While Snow Elementary outperforms the district and state, it lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Duvall Elementary and Nowlin Elementary. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 413 out of 1,408 Michigan elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 562 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges that are impacting its overall performance, particularly with regards to chronic absenteeism and performance gaps among student subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2000 Culver Ave
       Dearborn, MI  48124-4108


(313) 827-6250

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
562nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,238 Help


Students who attend Snow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Stout Middle School
High:    Edsel Ford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  490

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
African American:
6.9%
Hispanic:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Snow Elementary School ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 7th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.33. (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 (85.7%), African American (6.9%), Hispanic (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Snow Elementary School is 14.1. 10 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Snow Elementary School is $20,238, which is the 8th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Snow Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Snow Elementary School 562nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Snow Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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White students:


Dearborn City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dearborn City School District 302nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Snow Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Snow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.88 468th 1545 69.7%
2007 52.11 954th 1565 39.0%
2008 56.89 854th 1577 45.8%
2009 64.42 678th 1589 57.3%
2010 59.83 856th 1552 44.8%
2011 63.61 665th 1552 57.2%
2012 54.70 736th 1566 53.0%
2013 44.86 935th 1563 40.2%
2014 46.75 887th 1533 42.1%
2015 57.39 670th 1580 57.6%
2016 53.93 726th 1548 53.1%
2017 26.87 1071st 1466 26.9%
2018 59.53 625th 1448 56.8%
2019 66.64 413th 1408 70.7%
2021 42.60 628th 1153 45.5%
2022 58.72 502nd 1344 62.6%
2023 59.37 557th 1470 62.1%
2024 59.33 562nd 1486 62.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Snow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.07 124th 270 54.1%
2019 75.62 23rd 117 80.3%
2022 55.74 43rd 98 56.1%
2023 44.58 94th 180 47.8%
2024 47.50 95th 184 48.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Snow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.82 434th 1397 68.9%
2019 75.62 163rd 1134 85.6%
2021 42.51 428th 749 42.9%
2022 74.67 165th 1099 85.0%
2023 65.29 360th 1350 73.3%
2024 61.21 444th 1381 67.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Snow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.70 705th 1443 51.1%
2019 49.74 566th 1171 51.7%
2021 23.29 737th 902 18.3%
2022 52.27 497th 1106 55.1%
2023 43.53 710th 1321 46.3%
2024 55.67 534th 1342 60.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Snow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.28 534th 1446 63.1%
2019 74.35 259th 1196 78.3%
2021 54.51 377th 915 58.8%
2022 59.11 426th 1139 62.6%
2023 60.93 481st 1334 63.9%
2024 52.32 598th 1347 55.6%
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Rank History for White students at Snow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.22 654th 1253 47.8%
2019 59.89 429th 1128 62.0%
2021 41.10 586th 1005 41.7%
2022 50.40 538th 1102 51.2%
2023 46.24 642nd 1198 46.4%
2024 50.63 571st 1204 52.6%
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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 Snow Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 397 1 6 3 9 n/a n/a 0 416
1989 446 2 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1990 443 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 449 1 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 442 1 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1993 396 3 2 11 3 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 334 4 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 355 1 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 355 1 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 367
1997 377 0 2 8 1 n/a n/a -8 380
1998 357 2 2 13 1 n/a n/a -11 364
1999 340 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2000 291 4 4 7 0 n/a n/a 27 333
2001 326 4 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 326 2 3 6 5 n/a n/a 0 342
2003 326 2 3 6 5 n/a n/a 0 342
2004 322 2 4 14 4 n/a n/a 0 346
2005 299 4 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 311 9 2 13 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2007 272 9 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2008 293 18 2 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 324
2009 310 25 3 14 2 n/a n/a 1 355
2010 312 29 4 21 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2011 295 35 3 22 3 0 3 0 361
2012 332 30 4 26 3 0 2 0 397
2013 353 28 7 33 5 1 2 0 429
2014 327 24 7 28 4 1 2 0 393
2015 294 29 6 26 3 1 1 0 360
2016 309 26 8 28 4 1 1 0 377
2017 326 26 10 32 3 1 2 0 400
2018 320 22 8 24 3 1 4 0 382
2019 330 25 11 23 1 1 1 0 392
2020 332 28 9 26 1 2 2 0 400
2021 326 26 6 22 1 1 0 0 382
2022 359 22 6 21 2 1 0 0 411
2023 392 29 4 25 0 1 4 0 455
2024 420 34 3 26 0 1 6 0 490

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 Snow Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 416 n/a n/a n/a
1989 458 n/a n/a 1.7
1990 453 33.0 13.7 2.2
1991 464 n/a n/a n/a
1992 453 n/a n/a 2.2
1993 415 n/a 0.0 4.1
1994 346 22.1 15.7 3.8
1995 367 18.2 20.2 9
1996 367 18.2 20.2 9
1997 380 19.0 20.0 9
1998 364 19.0 19.2 7.5
1999 350 17.0 20.6 4
2000 333 17.0 18.0 6.9
2001 337 18.1 18.6 8.9
2002 342 21.1 16.2 16.7
2003 342 21.1 16.2 16.7
2004 346 20.7 16.7 18.5
2005 322 19.2 16.8 18.9
2006 337 19.2 17.6 22.8
2007 295 19.7 15.0 25.4
2008 324 20.0 16.2 26.9
2009 355 21.8 16.3 30.5
2010 367 22.2 16.5 38.4
2011 361 22.0 16.4 39.1
2012 397 23.5 16.8 43.8
2013 429 27.6 15.5 47.3
2014 393 29.1 13.5 52.2
2015 360 27.0 13.3 52.8
2016 377 24.0 15.7 52.5
2017 400 26.5 15.0 53.8
2018 382 27.7 13.7 63.6
2019 392 31.4 12.4 64.8
2020 400 31.1 12.8 61.5
2021 382 27.5 13.8 58.1
2022 411 30.7 13.3 74.5
2023 455 32.6 13.9 71.4
2024 490 34.7 14.1 73.9

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 Snow Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 416 n/a n/a n/a
1989 458 n/a n/a 1.7
1990 453 33.0 13.7 2.2
1991 464 n/a n/a n/a
1992 453 n/a n/a 2.2
1993 415 n/a 0.0 4.1
1994 346 22.1 15.7 3.8
1995 367 18.2 20.2 9
1996 367 18.2 20.2 9
1997 380 19.0 20.0 9
1998 364 19.0 19.2 7.5
1999 350 17.0 20.6 4
2000 333 17.0 18.0 6.9
2001 337 18.1 18.6 8.9
2002 342 21.1 16.2 16.7
2003 342 21.1 16.2 16.7
2004 346 20.7 16.7 18.5
2005 322 19.2 16.8 18.9
2006 337 19.2 17.6 22.8
2007 295 19.7 15.0 25.4
2008 324 20.0 16.2 26.9
2009 355 21.8 16.3 30.5
2010 367 22.2 16.5 38.4
2011 361 22.0 16.4 39.1
2012 397 23.5 16.8 43.8
2013 429 27.6 15.5 47.3
2014 393 29.1 13.5 52.2
2015 360 27.0 13.3 52.8
2016 377 24.0 15.7 52.5
2017 400 26.5 15.0 53.8
2018 382 27.7 13.7 63.6
2019 392 31.4 12.4 64.8
2020 400 31.1 12.8 61.5
2021 382 27.5 13.8 58.1
2022 411 30.7 13.3 74.5
2023 455 32.6 13.9 71.4
2024 490 34.7 14.1 73.9

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 Snow Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,082 (7.6%) $13,084 (92.4%) $14,167
2020 $1,431 (10.1%) $12,682 (89.9%) $14,113
2021 $1,921 (12.7%) $13,204 (87.3%) $15,124
2022 $4,248 (23.1%) $14,139 (76.9%) $18,387
2023 $3,096 (15.3%) $17,141 (84.7%) $20,238

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Snow 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 413th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 557th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Snow Elementary School)62.749.2
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)46.743.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Snow Elementary School)56.740.7
 16%
   3rd Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)54.351.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Snow Elementary School)61.950
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)49.446
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Snow Elementary School)42.944.1
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)41.142.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Snow Elementary School)71.763.2
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)48.543.1
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Snow Elementary School)43.450.7
 7.3%
   5th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)3635.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Snow Elementary School)1714.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Dearborn City School District)16.513.6
 2.9%
   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 Students392455
 16.1%
African American2529
 16%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian114
 63.6%
Hispanic2325
 8.7%
Pacific Islander11
White330392
 18.8%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.8%71.4%
 6.6%


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Snow Elementary School ranks 562nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Stout Middle School
High : Edsel Ford High School

Students at Snow Elementary School are 86% White, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 490 students attended Snow Elementary School.


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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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