Glencairn School

Summary:

Glencairn School is an elementary school in East Lansing School District, serving 299 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic assessments, ranking among the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools.

Glencairn School's academic excellence is evident in its strong performance on M-Step assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math exceeded the district and state averages by significant margins. The school's diverse student population, with a majority of white students and notable percentages of African American, Hispanic, and multiracial students, further sets it apart from nearby schools like Whitehills Elementary School and Marble School, which have higher percentages of white students. However, Glencairn School's low-income students have lower rankings compared to their peers statewide, indicating a potential achievement gap that needs to be addressed.

While Glencairn School's academic performance is impressive, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.7% in 2018-2019 to 22.8% in 2022-2023. This trend may impact the school's overall success if not addressed. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $9,884 in 2019-2020 to $13,189 in 2022-2023, which may have contributed to its academic achievements.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 939 N Harrison Rd
       East Lansing, MI  48823-3062


(517) 333-7930

District: East Lansing School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
298th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,189 Help


Students who attend Glencairn School usually attend:

Middle:    MacDonald Middle School
High:    East Lansing High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.9%
Two or more races:
12.0%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glencairn School ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the East Lansing School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Glencairn School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.76. (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 (65.9%), two or more races (12%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the East Lansing School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glencairn School is 17.1, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the East Lansing School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glencairn School is $13,189, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the East Lansing School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glencairn School:

SchoolDigger ranks Glencairn School 298th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Glencairn School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Lansing School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Lansing School District 114th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glencairn School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Glencairn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.16 527th 1545 65.9%
2007 76.90 269th 1565 82.8%
2008 76.65 302nd 1577 80.8%
2009 71.59 453rd 1589 71.5%
2010 72.00 444th 1552 71.4%
2011 71.85 440th 1552 71.6%
2012 91.18 69th 1566 95.6%
2013 90.93 68th 1563 95.6%
2014 90.25 72nd 1533 95.3%
2015 94.85 39th 1580 97.5%
2016 96.11 26th 1548 98.3%
2017 95.22 31st 1466 97.9%
2018 95.67 30th 1448 97.9%
2019 94.41 43rd 1408 96.9%
2022 83.53 173rd 1344 87.1%
2023 76.75 302nd 1470 79.5%
2024 77.17 298th 1486 79.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Glencairn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.14 99th 1397 92.9%
2023 65.63 354th 1350 73.8%
2024 44.88 721st 1381 47.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Glencairn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.33 26th 1443 98.2%
2022 82.46 132nd 1106 88.1%
2023 66.70 355th 1321 73.1%
2024 59.80 474th 1342 64.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Glencairn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.18 51st 1446 96.5%
2019 85.94 107th 1196 91.1%
2022 79.60 181st 1139 84.1%
2023 79.15 225th 1334 83.1%
2024 79.86 209th 1347 84.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Glencairn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.55 7th 1253 99.4%
2019 95.26 22nd 1128 98.0%
2022 85.08 116th 1102 89.5%
2023 81.36 179th 1198 85.1%
2024 82.26 170th 1204 85.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Glencairn School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.52 273rd 806 66.1%
2007 81.51 100th 823 87.8%
2008 77.68 153rd 839 81.8%
2009 73.00 222nd 847 73.8%
2010 72.76 238th 851 72.0%
2011 76.38 164th 858 80.9%
2012 91.09 47th 900 94.8%
2013 89.76 62nd 919 93.3%
2014 95.76 13th 921 98.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Glencairn School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 236 8 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1989 229 5 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1990 208 4 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1991 211 6 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 225
1992 200 8 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 219
1993 188 6 10 0 1 n/a n/a 0 205
1994 179 8 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1995 196 8 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1996 196 8 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1997 203 5 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 226
1998 232 6 9 10 1 n/a n/a 0 258
1999 233 9 8 10 2 n/a n/a 0 262
2000 237 8 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2001 237 5 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 258
2002 191 9 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2003 191 9 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2004 152 45 48 13 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2005 139 44 47 20 1 n/a n/a 2 253
2006 141 47 37 18 2 n/a n/a 7 252
2007 126 38 36 10 1 n/a n/a 10 221
2008 129 34 30 11 4 n/a n/a 0 208
2009 133 27 36 19 2 n/a n/a 2 219
2010 124 37 35 18 4 n/a n/a 2 220
2011 121 32 32 14 3 0 16 0 218
2012 123 27 19 14 1 0 21 0 205
2013 143 20 23 18 1 0 23 0 228
2014 148 24 22 15 0 0 20 0 229
2015 174 22 50 27 2 0 15 0 290
2016 188 23 49 31 0 2 10 0 303
2017 191 23 46 30 0 2 16 0 308
2018 167 20 51 36 4 0 23 0 301
2019 171 20 44 35 3 1 25 0 299
2020 199 28 39 40 2 0 33 0 341
2021 171 24 9 35 2 1 33 0 275
2022 176 22 8 36 2 0 27 0 271
2023 197 32 3 29 2 0 36 0 299

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 Glencairn School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 249 n/a n/a n/a
1989 242 n/a n/a 0
1990 221 23.0 9.6 0.9
1991 225 n/a n/a n/a
1992 219 n/a n/a 1.4
1993 205 n/a 0.0 2.9
1994 199 9.0 22.1 1.5
1995 221 11.0 20.1 1.4
1996 221 11.0 20.1 1.4
1997 226 10.0 22.6 0.9
1998 258 14.0 18.4 1.9
1999 262 13.0 20.2 2.3
2000 262 13.8 19.0 5.7
2001 258 14.2 18.2 3.9
2002 210 9.8 21.4 8.6
2003 210 9.8 21.4 8.6
2004 258 15.3 16.9 27.1
2005 253 14.9 17.0 33.1
2006 252 14.6 17.3 29
2007 221 14.2 15.6 30.8
2008 208 12.8 16.3 21.2
2009 219 13.5 16.2 22.1
2010 220 12.2 17.9 26.6
2011 218 12.1 17.8 23.9
2012 205 11.6 17.5 26.8
2013 228 11.7 19.4 30.3
2014 229 11.3 20.1 26.2
2015 290 18.0 16.1 22.4
2016 303 18.0 16.8 25.4
2017 308 18.8 16.3 31.2
2018 301 18.3 16.4 35.9
2019 299 18.7 15.9 30.1
2020 341 19.5 17.4 34.3
2021 275 17.4 15.7 29.1
2022 271 17.4 15.5 18.8
2023 299 17.4 17.1 25.8

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 Glencairn School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 249 n/a n/a n/a
1989 242 n/a n/a 0
1990 221 23.0 9.6 0.9
1991 225 n/a n/a n/a
1992 219 n/a n/a 1.4
1993 205 n/a 0.0 2.9
1994 199 9.0 22.1 1.5
1995 221 11.0 20.1 1.4
1996 221 11.0 20.1 1.4
1997 226 10.0 22.6 0.9
1998 258 14.0 18.4 1.9
1999 262 13.0 20.2 2.3
2000 262 13.8 19.0 5.7
2001 258 14.2 18.2 3.9
2002 210 9.8 21.4 8.6
2003 210 9.8 21.4 8.6
2004 258 15.3 16.9 27.1
2005 253 14.9 17.0 33.1
2006 252 14.6 17.3 29
2007 221 14.2 15.6 30.8
2008 208 12.8 16.3 21.2
2009 219 13.5 16.2 22.1
2010 220 12.2 17.9 26.6
2011 218 12.1 17.8 23.9
2012 205 11.6 17.5 26.8
2013 228 11.7 19.4 30.3
2014 229 11.3 20.1 26.2
2015 290 18.0 16.1 22.4
2016 303 18.0 16.8 25.4
2017 308 18.8 16.3 31.2
2018 301 18.3 16.4 35.9
2019 299 18.7 15.9 30.1
2020 341 19.5 17.4 34.3
2021 275 17.4 15.7 29.1
2022 271 17.4 15.5 18.8
2023 299 17.4 17.1 25.8

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 Glencairn School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $404 (4.0%) $9,690 (96.0%) $10,094
2020 $414 (4.2%) $9,470 (95.8%) $9,884
2021 $796 (7.1%) $10,348 (92.8%) $11,145
2022 $1,421 (11.4%) $11,010 (88.6%) $12,431
2023 $1,441 (10.9%) $11,748 (89.1%) $13,189

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Glencairn 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 43rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 302nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 17.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glencairn School)71.163.5
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Lansing School District)68.754
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Glencairn School)71.750
 21.7%
   3rd Grade Math (East Lansing School District)71.652.4
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Glencairn School)71.153.1
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Lansing School District)59.351.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Glencairn School)71.153.1
 18%
   4th Grade Math (East Lansing School District)44.749.2
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Glencairn School)83.372.7
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Lansing School District)67.260.2
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Glencairn School)7640
 36%
   5th Grade Math (East Lansing School District)5740.3
 16.7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Glencairn School)4933.3
 15.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (East Lansing School District)29.324.4
 4.9%
   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 Students299299
African American2032
 60%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian443
 93.2%
Hispanic3529
 17.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White171197
 15.2%
Two or More Races2536
 44%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%25.8%
 4.3%


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Students who attend Glencairn School usually go on to attend:

Middle : MacDonald Middle School
High : East Lansing High School

Glencairn School ranks 298th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended Glencairn School.

Students at Glencairn School are 66% White, 12% Two or more races, 11% African American, 10% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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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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