Ada Elementary School

Summary:

Ada Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Forest Hills Public Schools district in Ada, Michigan. With consistently outstanding academic performance and a diverse student population, this school is a standout in the state.

Ada Elementary School has a long track record of excellence, consistently outperforming state and district averages on M-Step tests for English Language Arts and Math. In the 2023-2024 school year, 76.7% of 3rd graders and 78.9% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 39.6% and 43.3% statewide. In Math, 80.3% of 3rd graders and 84.2% of 4th graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the state averages of 43.4% and 39.1%. The school also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.1% to 18.5% over the past few years, lower than the state average.

While the student population at Ada Elementary is predominantly White, the school has a higher percentage of Asian students (10.88%) compared to the state average. This diversity is a key differentiating factor. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 12.69% to 16.36% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. When compared to other nearby schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools district, Ada Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, suggesting the school has unique factors that contribute to its exceptional performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 731 Ada Dr SE
       Ada, MI  49301-7502


(616) 493-8940

District: Forest Hills Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,286 Help


Students who attend Ada Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Middle School
    Central Woodlands 56 School
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Asian:
10.9%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ada Elementary School ranks better than 98.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Ada Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Forest Hills Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Asian (10.9%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ada Elementary School is 14.3, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ada Elementary School is $15,286, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ada Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ada Elementary School 17th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Ada Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Forest Hills Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hills Public Schools 15th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ada Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ada Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88.66 23rd 1545 98.5%
2007 88.34 23rd 1565 98.5%
2008 88.92 13th 1577 99.2%
2009 89.28 14th 1589 99.1%
2010 81.98 86th 1552 94.5%
2011 87.41 11th 1552 99.3%
2012 94.05 32nd 1566 98.0%
2013 95.89 14th 1563 99.1%
2014 91.34 60th 1533 96.1%
2015 96.62 20th 1580 98.7%
2016 96.67 19th 1548 98.8%
2017 97.25 16th 1466 98.9%
2018 97.52 13th 1448 99.1%
2019 97.08 14th 1408 99.0%
2021 97.88 10th 1153 99.1%
2022 96.68 21st 1344 98.4%
2023 94.56 52nd 1470 96.5%
2024 97.43 17th 1486 98.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ada Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.45 11th 1443 99.2%
2019 96.20 11th 1171 99.1%
2021 94.71 15th 902 98.3%
2022 95.78 14th 1106 98.7%
2023 91.05 68th 1321 94.9%
2024 97.40 9th 1342 99.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Ada Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.24 19th 1446 98.7%
2019 96.76 9th 1196 99.2%
2021 98.36 6th 915 99.3%
2022 96.01 16th 1139 98.6%
2023 95.56 29th 1334 97.8%
2024 96.43 19th 1347 98.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ada Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.91 12th 1253 99.0%
2019 96.45 12th 1128 98.9%
2021 96.56 12th 1005 98.8%
2022 95.87 18th 1102 98.4%
2023 90.36 68th 1198 94.3%
2024 96.45 12th 1204 99.0%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ada Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 545 4 7 2 0 n/a n/a -9 549
1989 537 1 12 5 0 n/a n/a -9 546
1990 575 0 13 2 0 n/a n/a -11 579
1991 571 0 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1992 546 0 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1993 462 0 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1994 470 1 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 473 2 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 473 2 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 455 2 11 8 0 n/a n/a 3 479
1998 472 2 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1999 393 2 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2000 447 7 13 9 0 n/a n/a 10 486
2001 510 6 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2002 557 5 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2003 557 5 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2004 544 7 20 5 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2005 534 9 29 4 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2006 412 6 31 5 3 n/a n/a 0 457
2007 477 9 30 4 3 n/a n/a 0 523
2008 400 3 33 1 2 n/a n/a 0 439
2009 398 2 33 1 4 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 407 7 32 3 3 n/a n/a 0 452
2011 375 7 24 4 1 0 5 0 416
2012 339 4 19 3 3 0 2 0 370
2013 334 4 17 2 0 0 6 0 363
2014 339 3 21 1 0 0 7 0 371
2015 312 5 18 2 0 0 11 0 348
2016 310 5 23 7 1 0 9 0 355
2017 302 4 33 6 1 0 10 0 356
2018 290 3 34 5 1 0 12 0 345
2019 278 4 27 6 1 0 10 0 326
2020 289 2 24 5 1 0 8 0 329
2021 281 2 27 4 0 0 10 0 324
2022 284 2 27 6 1 0 13 0 333
2023 271 1 36 5 0 0 18 0 331

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 Ada Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 549 n/a n/a n/a
1989 546 n/a n/a 0.9
1990 579 42.0 13.7 1.4
1991 589 n/a n/a n/a
1992 565 n/a n/a 2.8
1993 480 n/a 0.0 2.3
1994 488 28.0 17.4 1.2
1995 495 30.7 16.1 2.4
1996 495 30.7 16.1 2.4
1997 479 30.0 16.0 0.8
1998 496 32.0 15.5 1.8
1999 413 27.0 15.3 2.7
2000 486 28.7 16.6 2.1
2001 543 31.5 17.2 2
2002 578 28.6 20.2 3.5
2003 578 28.6 20.2 3.5
2004 577 31.0 18.6 2.3
2005 577 28.9 20.0 2.9
2006 457 26.9 17.0 6.6
2007 523 26.4 19.8 5.7
2008 439 28.2 15.6 4.1
2009 438 30.0 14.6 5.3
2010 452 28.9 15.5 6.9
2011 416 28.1 14.8 8.7
2012 370 23.3 15.8 8.1
2013 363 23.6 15.3 8.5
2014 371 24.0 15.4 8.4
2015 348 22.0 15.8 6.9
2016 355 23.0 15.4 5.6
2017 356 21.8 16.2 5.3
2018 345 23.7 14.5 11.3
2019 326 20.9 15.5 12.6
2020 329 21.7 15.1 12.8
2021 324 22.4 14.4 16.4
2022 333 23.1 14.3 14.7
2023 331 23.1 14.3 12.7

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 Ada Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 549 n/a n/a n/a
1989 546 n/a n/a 0.9
1990 579 42.0 13.7 1.4
1991 589 n/a n/a n/a
1992 565 n/a n/a 2.8
1993 480 n/a 0.0 2.3
1994 488 28.0 17.4 1.2
1995 495 30.7 16.1 2.4
1996 495 30.7 16.1 2.4
1997 479 30.0 16.0 0.8
1998 496 32.0 15.5 1.8
1999 413 27.0 15.3 2.7
2000 486 28.7 16.6 2.1
2001 543 31.5 17.2 2
2002 578 28.6 20.2 3.5
2003 578 28.6 20.2 3.5
2004 577 31.0 18.6 2.3
2005 577 28.9 20.0 2.9
2006 457 26.9 17.0 6.6
2007 523 26.4 19.8 5.7
2008 439 28.2 15.6 4.1
2009 438 30.0 14.6 5.3
2010 452 28.9 15.5 6.9
2011 416 28.1 14.8 8.7
2012 370 23.3 15.8 8.1
2013 363 23.6 15.3 8.5
2014 371 24.0 15.4 8.4
2015 348 22.0 15.8 6.9
2016 355 23.0 15.4 5.6
2017 356 21.8 16.2 5.3
2018 345 23.7 14.5 11.3
2019 326 20.9 15.5 12.6
2020 329 21.7 15.1 12.8
2021 324 22.4 14.4 16.4
2022 333 23.1 14.3 14.7
2023 331 23.1 14.3 12.7

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 Ada Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $348 (3.3%) $10,289 (96.7%) $10,637
2020 $384 (3.5%) $10,722 (96.5%) $11,106
2021 $816 (6.8%) $11,152 (93.2%) $11,969
2022 $837 (6.5%) $12,029 (93.5%) $12,865
2023 $1,136 (7.4%) $14,150 (92.6%) $15,286

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ada Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 52nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ada Elementary School)84.464.1
 20.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Public Schools)60.965.5
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Ada Elementary School)85.976.9
 9%
   3rd Grade Math (Forest Hills Public Schools)69.374.7
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ada Elementary School)77.387.5
 10.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Public Schools)68.170.1
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Ada Elementary School)81.382.1
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Forest Hills Public Schools)70.965.5
 5.4%
   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 Students326331
 1.5%
African American41
 75%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2736
 33.3%
Hispanic65
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White278271
 2.5%
Two or More Races1018
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.6%12.7%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ada Elementary School

Yes! Ada Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 17th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

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

Middle : Central Middle School
Middle : Central Woodlands 56 School
High : Central High School

Students at Ada Elementary School are 82% White, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended Ada 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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