Nowlin Elementary School

Summary:

Nowlin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dearborn, Michigan, serving 201 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 and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nowlin Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (85.07%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Polk Elementary School and Daly School. The school's student performance on the M-Step assessments is generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts and 3rd grade Math. However, Nowlin has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2020-2021 to 45.5% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state average.

Nowlin Elementary serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with 73.63% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, rising from $17,159 in 2019-2020 to $27,302 in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average. This increased investment may be contributing to the school's stronger academic performance, but the high chronic absenteeism rate remains a concern that the school and district should address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 23600 Penn St
       Dearborn, MI  48124-3317


(313) 827-6900

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
672nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,302 Help


Students who attend Nowlin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Smith Middle School
High:    Edsel Ford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.1%
Hispanic:
6.5%
African American:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nowlin Elementary School ranks better than 54.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 10th 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 52.56. (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 (85.1%), Hispanic (6.5%), African American (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nowlin Elementary School is 11.1, which is the 2nd best among 19 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nowlin Elementary School is $27,302, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nowlin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nowlin Elementary School 672nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Nowlin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Nowlin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Nowlin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.77 1049th 1545 32.1%
2007 35.02 1254th 1565 19.9%
2008 49.96 1030th 1577 34.7%
2009 56.52 890th 1589 44.0%
2010 47.93 1104th 1552 28.9%
2011 55.06 899th 1552 42.1%
2012 48.45 872nd 1566 44.3%
2013 41.80 996th 1563 36.3%
2014 40.65 1004th 1533 34.5%
2015 40.84 990th 1580 37.3%
2016 30.90 1092nd 1548 29.5%
2017 31.65 998th 1466 31.9%
2018 37.79 966th 1448 33.3%
2019 38.62 862nd 1408 38.8%
2021 27.69 847th 1153 26.5%
2022 44.39 699th 1344 48.0%
2023 59.66 552nd 1470 62.4%
2024 52.56 672nd 1486 54.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nowlin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.26 61st 184 66.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nowlin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.95 1138th 1397 18.5%
2019 32.80 809th 1134 28.7%
2022 73.60 184th 1099 83.3%
2023 75.23 208th 1350 84.6%
2024 66.53 338th 1381 75.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Nowlin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.10 1125th 1443 22.0%
2023 74.58 249th 1321 81.2%
2024 43.03 714th 1342 46.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Nowlin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.21 887th 1446 38.7%
2019 27.62 889th 1196 25.7%
2021 41.60 517th 915 43.5%
2022 36.44 717th 1139 37.1%
2023 52.71 590th 1334 55.8%
2024 57.76 535th 1347 60.3%
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Rank History for White students at Nowlin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.98 936th 1253 25.3%
2019 31.05 811th 1128 28.1%
2021 24.73 802nd 1005 20.2%
2022 38.13 684th 1102 37.9%
2023 47.34 633rd 1198 47.2%
2024 38.11 747th 1204 38.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Nowlin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 268 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 275
1989 286 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1990 315 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1991 304 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 9 318
1992 324 0 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 331
1993 323 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 280 0 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 290
1995 268 2 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 279
1996 268 2 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 279
1997 255 1 4 3 3 n/a n/a -3 263
1998 273 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a -8 269
1999 283 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2000 258 0 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2001 270 1 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 284
2002 233 5 0 7 8 n/a n/a 0 253
2003 233 5 0 7 8 n/a n/a 0 253
2004 231 1 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 241
2005 210 4 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 221
2006 198 5 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 210
2007 227 10 5 5 3 n/a n/a 0 250
2008 211 10 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 230
2009 191 7 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2010 178 7 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 190
2011 144 10 3 4 1 0 1 0 163
2012 166 9 3 5 0 0 1 0 184
2013 170 16 4 7 0 0 0 0 197
2014 181 21 3 12 0 0 0 0 217
2015 181 21 3 12 0 0 0 0 217
2016 165 15 0 18 0 0 1 0 199
2017 170 12 0 21 0 0 0 0 203
2018 179 15 1 21 0 0 0 0 216
2019 174 15 1 21 0 0 1 0 212
2020 197 10 1 19 0 1 2 0 230
2021 185 9 2 22 0 1 2 0 221
2022 179 7 3 14 0 1 3 0 207
2023 171 7 2 13 1 3 4 0 201

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 Nowlin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 n/a n/a n/a
1989 289 n/a n/a 7.3
1990 320 27.0 11.8 5.9
1991 318 n/a n/a n/a
1992 331 n/a n/a 7.9
1993 331 n/a 0.0 8.8
1994 290 19.4 14.9 7.6
1995 279 13.8 20.2 5.7
1996 279 13.8 20.2 5.7
1997 263 15.0 17.5 1.5
1998 269 15.0 17.9 2.9
1999 289 16.0 18.1 6.6
2000 268 16.3 16.4 9.3
2001 284 14.2 20.0 3.5
2002 253 14.8 17.1 5.5
2003 253 14.8 17.1 5.5
2004 241 13.8 17.5 9.5
2005 221 14.1 15.7 13.1
2006 210 13.6 15.4 16.2
2007 250 18.6 13.4 21.2
2008 230 19.2 12.0 30.9
2009 201 20.3 9.9 29.9
2010 190 18.0 10.5 40.5
2011 163 16.8 9.7 42.9
2012 184 17.4 10.5 53.8
2013 197 19.1 10.3 47.7
2014 217 21.4 10.1 54.8
2015 217 18.0 12.0 48.4
2016 199 18.0 11.0 54.3
2017 203 17.5 11.6 45.8
2018 216 20.0 10.7 59.7
2019 212 19.2 11.0 65.1
2020 230 18.2 12.6 62.6
2021 221 20.7 10.6 66.5
2022 207 20.2 10.2 75.8
2023 201 18.0 11.1 73.6

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 Nowlin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 n/a n/a n/a
1989 289 n/a n/a 7.3
1990 320 27.0 11.8 5.9
1991 318 n/a n/a n/a
1992 331 n/a n/a 7.9
1993 331 n/a 0.0 8.8
1994 290 19.4 14.9 7.6
1995 279 13.8 20.2 5.7
1996 279 13.8 20.2 5.7
1997 263 15.0 17.5 1.5
1998 269 15.0 17.9 2.9
1999 289 16.0 18.1 6.6
2000 268 16.3 16.4 9.3
2001 284 14.2 20.0 3.5
2002 253 14.8 17.1 5.5
2003 253 14.8 17.1 5.5
2004 241 13.8 17.5 9.5
2005 221 14.1 15.7 13.1
2006 210 13.6 15.4 16.2
2007 250 18.6 13.4 21.2
2008 230 19.2 12.0 30.9
2009 201 20.3 9.9 29.9
2010 190 18.0 10.5 40.5
2011 163 16.8 9.7 42.9
2012 184 17.4 10.5 53.8
2013 197 19.1 10.3 47.7
2014 217 21.4 10.1 54.8
2015 217 18.0 12.0 48.4
2016 199 18.0 11.0 54.3
2017 203 17.5 11.6 45.8
2018 216 20.0 10.7 59.7
2019 212 19.2 11.0 65.1
2020 230 18.2 12.6 62.6
2021 221 20.7 10.6 66.5
2022 207 20.2 10.2 75.8
2023 201 18.0 11.1 73.6

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 Nowlin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,127 (6.2%) $17,012 (93.8%) $18,140
2020 $1,037 (6.0%) $16,122 (94.0%) $17,159
2021 $2,046 (10.1%) $18,298 (89.9%) $20,344
2022 $4,773 (18.6%) $20,850 (81.4%) $25,624
2023 $2,946 (10.8%) $24,355 (89.2%) $27,302

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nowlin 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 862nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 552nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nowlin Elementary School)52.244.4
 7.8%
   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 (Nowlin Elementary School)33.363
 29.7%
   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 (Nowlin Elementary School)38.760.9
 22.2%
   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 (Nowlin Elementary School)45.252.2
 7%
   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 (Nowlin Elementary School)40.643.5
 2.9%
   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 (Nowlin Elementary School)2517.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)3635.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students212201
 5.2%
African American157
 53.3%
American Indian01
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2113
 38.1%
Pacific Islander03
White174171
 1.7%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%73.6%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nowlin Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Nowlin Elementary School.

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

Middle : Smith Middle School
High : Edsel Ford High School

Nowlin Elementary School ranks 672nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Nowlin Elementary School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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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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