Long Elementary School

Summary:

Long Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dearborn, Michigan, serving around 230 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dearborn City School District, which is ranked 302 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Long Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (78.7%) compared to the surrounding schools, it faces several challenges. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14% in 2018-2019 to 31% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools. Academically, Long Elementary's performance on M-Step tests is generally lower than the Dearborn City School District and the state of Michigan averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's rankings for specific student groups, such as White students and English Language Learners, are particularly low, indicating that these subgroups are underperforming compared to their peers in the state.

When comparing Long Elementary to other schools in the Dearborn City School District, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically. For example, Duvall Elementary and Haigh Elementary consistently outperform Long Elementary in M-Step test scores across various grade levels and subject areas. The high percentage of students (70.43%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Long Elementary, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status, may contribute to the school's academic challenges and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Despite the school's increasing per-student spending, from $13,096 in 2019-2020 to $19,748 in 2022-2023, the academic performance has not shown corresponding improvements.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3100 Westwood St
       Dearborn, MI  48124-3133


(313) 827-6104

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
838th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,748 Help


Students who attend Long Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Smith Middle School
High:    Edsel Ford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  230

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.7%
African American:
11.3%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Long Elementary School ranks worse than 56.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 14th 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 40.33. (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 (78.7%), African American (11.3%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Long Elementary School is 14.3. 12 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 Long Elementary School is $19,748, which is the 9th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Long Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Long Elementary School 838th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Long Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Long Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.18 776th 1545 49.8%
2007 68.63 493rd 1565 68.5%
2008 54.46 923rd 1577 41.5%
2009 44.34 1154th 1589 27.4%
2010 36.08 1253rd 1552 19.3%
2011 48.96 1017th 1552 34.5%
2012 49.74 843rd 1566 46.2%
2013 47.59 890th 1563 43.1%
2014 34.33 1100th 1533 28.2%
2015 62.44 573rd 1580 63.7%
2016 58.37 630th 1548 59.3%
2017 39.70 874th 1466 40.4%
2018 53.41 729th 1448 49.7%
2019 43.14 782nd 1408 44.5%
2021 24.48 891st 1153 22.7%
2022 30.98 914th 1344 32.0%
2023 43.33 796th 1470 45.9%
2024 40.33 838th 1486 43.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.33 141st 184 23.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.43 605th 1397 56.7%
2019 53.12 486th 1134 57.1%
2022 51.44 486th 1099 55.8%
2023 57.53 485th 1350 64.1%
2024 51.18 617th 1381 55.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.16 874th 1443 39.4%
2019 44.41 654th 1171 44.2%
2022 44.30 595th 1106 46.2%
2023 49.39 611th 1321 53.7%
2024 31.43 918th 1342 31.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.76 557th 1446 61.5%
2019 39.04 738th 1196 38.3%
2022 30.84 792nd 1139 30.5%
2023 30.74 917th 1334 31.3%
2024 42.40 742nd 1347 44.9%
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Rank History for White students at Long Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.53 798th 1253 36.3%
2019 37.14 727th 1128 35.5%
2021 19.59 860th 1005 14.4%
2022 22.79 892nd 1102 19.1%
2023 24.35 942nd 1198 21.4%
2024 26.28 918th 1204 23.8%
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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.

Long Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Long Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 307 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1989 327 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1990 348 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1991 353 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1992 347 4 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1993 360 2 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1994 297 6 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1995 284 4 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1996 284 4 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1997 276 4 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1998 275 4 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 287
1999 237 9 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 259
2000 240 15 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 268
2001 231 10 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 259
2002 196 6 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 216
2003 196 6 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 216
2004 201 8 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 224
2005 200 9 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2006 207 7 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 193 9 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2008 189 7 2 15 n/a n/a n/a 0 213
2009 198 7 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2010 182 17 6 11 3 n/a n/a 0 219
2011 174 16 2 10 2 0 4 0 208
2012 154 18 2 11 2 0 7 0 194
2013 156 24 2 11 1 0 4 0 198
2014 146 30 6 10 1 0 0 0 193
2015 144 26 2 12 1 0 5 0 190
2016 149 21 2 18 0 1 3 0 194
2017 156 23 3 25 0 1 2 0 210
2018 194 22 2 21 0 1 4 0 244
2019 204 22 3 18 0 3 5 0 255
2020 209 26 4 18 0 2 4 0 263
2021 181 18 3 12 0 1 8 0 223
2022 166 22 3 6 1 0 5 0 203
2023 181 26 3 14 1 0 5 0 230

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 Long Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 n/a n/a n/a
1989 335 n/a n/a 7.5
1990 355 24.0 14.7 5.9
1991 362 n/a n/a n/a
1992 359 n/a n/a 12.5
1993 376 n/a 0.0 17.6
1994 311 21.0 14.8 13.2
1995 300 13.9 21.6 9.3
1996 300 13.9 21.6 9.3
1997 289 14.0 20.6 12.8
1998 287 14.0 20.5 10.5
1999 259 14.0 18.5 12.7
2000 268 14.2 18.9 19
2001 259 13.8 18.8 18.5
2002 216 14.2 15.2 16.7
2003 216 14.2 15.2 16.7
2004 224 12.6 17.8 19.6
2005 222 13.6 16.3 20.3
2006 232 14.6 15.9 28.4
2007 221 12.6 17.5 33
2008 213 13.3 16.0 31.9
2009 220 13.8 15.9 42.3
2010 219 13.3 16.4 52.1
2011 208 11.3 18.4 52.9
2012 194 13.3 14.5 54.1
2013 198 12.5 15.8 54
2014 193 11.8 16.3 56.5
2015 190 14.0 13.5 60
2016 194 16.0 12.1 51
2017 210 15.2 13.8 54.3
2018 244 16.6 14.6 60.7
2019 255 17.0 15.0 62.7
2020 263 17.6 14.9 67.3
2021 223 16.4 13.5 59.2
2022 203 17.4 11.6 70.9
2023 230 16.0 14.3 70.4

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 Long Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 n/a n/a n/a
1989 335 n/a n/a 7.5
1990 355 24.0 14.7 5.9
1991 362 n/a n/a n/a
1992 359 n/a n/a 12.5
1993 376 n/a 0.0 17.6
1994 311 21.0 14.8 13.2
1995 300 13.9 21.6 9.3
1996 300 13.9 21.6 9.3
1997 289 14.0 20.6 12.8
1998 287 14.0 20.5 10.5
1999 259 14.0 18.5 12.7
2000 268 14.2 18.9 19
2001 259 13.8 18.8 18.5
2002 216 14.2 15.2 16.7
2003 216 14.2 15.2 16.7
2004 224 12.6 17.8 19.6
2005 222 13.6 16.3 20.3
2006 232 14.6 15.9 28.4
2007 221 12.6 17.5 33
2008 213 13.3 16.0 31.9
2009 220 13.8 15.9 42.3
2010 219 13.3 16.4 52.1
2011 208 11.3 18.4 52.9
2012 194 13.3 14.5 54.1
2013 198 12.5 15.8 54
2014 193 11.8 16.3 56.5
2015 190 14.0 13.5 60
2016 194 16.0 12.1 51
2017 210 15.2 13.8 54.3
2018 244 16.6 14.6 60.7
2019 255 17.0 15.0 62.7
2020 263 17.6 14.9 67.3
2021 223 16.4 13.5 59.2
2022 203 17.4 11.6 70.9
2023 230 16.0 14.3 70.4

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 Long Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $907 (6.9%) $12,148 (93.1%) $13,055
2020 $1,058 (8.1%) $12,037 (91.9%) $13,096
2021 $2,890 (18.5%) $12,754 (81.5%) $15,645
2022 $3,992 (22.1%) $14,078 (77.9%) $18,069
2023 $3,004 (15.2%) $16,744 (84.8%) $19,748

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Long 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 782nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 796th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Long Elementary School)39.633.3
 6.3%
   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 (Long Elementary School)43.832.1
 11.7%
   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 (Long Elementary School)5041.7
 8.3%
   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 (Long Elementary School)39.640
 0.4%
   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 (Long Elementary School)51.547.2
 4.3%
   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 (Long Elementary School)33.333.3
   5th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)3635.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Long Elementary School)12.115.4
 3.3%
   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 Students255230
 9.8%
African American2226
 18.2%
American Indian01
Asian33
Hispanic1814
 22.2%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White204181
 11.3%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.7%70.4%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Long Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 230 students attended Long Elementary School.

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

Middle : Smith Middle School
High : Edsel Ford High School

Students at Long Elementary School are 79% White, 11% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Long Elementary School ranks 838th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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