Is Frankfort Elementary School a good school?

Frankfort Elementary School ranks 598 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Frankfort Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended Frankfort Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Frankfort Elementary School?

Students at Frankfort Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Frankfort Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Frankfort Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Frankfort High School

Frankfort Elementary School

Summary:

Frankfort Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Frankfort, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 262. The school is part of the Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools district, which is ranked 132 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frankfort Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 90.84% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools like Lake Ann Elementary School and Betsie Valley School, which have more diverse student populations. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, but its ranking has declined in recent years. While the school's test scores are generally above the state average, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, its Math scores have been more variable, with some grades performing below the state average. Frankfort Elementary School has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 31.2% to 40.8% over the past five school years, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools.

Compared to the nearby schools, Frankfort Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.87% to 57.43% over the past three school years. Additionally, the school's spending per student is higher than the nearby schools, with $18,975 spent per student in the 2022-2023 school year. These factors suggest that Frankfort Elementary School may have unique challenges or opportunities compared to the more diverse and lower-spending nearby schools, such as Bear Lake Elementary School and Homestead Hills Elementary School, which are part of the Bear Lake Schools and Benzie County Central Schools districts, respectively.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

613 Leelanau Ave
Frankfort, MI 49635-9348

(231) 352-4641

District: Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
598^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,975

Students who attend Frankfort Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Frankfort High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Hispanic:

4.7%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frankfort Elementary School ranks better than 59.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.82. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), Hispanic (4.7%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frankfort Elementary School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Frankfort Elementary School employs 16.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frankfort Elementary School is $18,975.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frankfort Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frankfort Elementary School 598^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Frankfort Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools 132^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frankfort Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Frankfort Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	66.23	550^th	1545	64.4%
2007	75.12	300^th	1565	80.8%
2008	76.78	296^th	1577	81.2%
2009	78.84	238^th	1589	85.0%
2010	81.41	102^nd	1552	93.4%
2011	81.51	134^th	1552	91.4%
2012	76.69	323^rd	1566	79.4%
2013	73.97	358^th	1563	77.1%
2014	80.84	228^th	1533	85.1%
2015	90.10	95^th	1580	94.0%
2016	79.57	260^th	1548	83.2%
2017	75.96	267^th	1466	81.8%
2018	77.88	308^th	1448	78.7%
2019	71.31	348^th	1408	75.3%
2021	77.83	201^st	1153	82.6%
2022	74.43	284^th	1344	78.9%
2023	70.07	389^th	1470	73.5%
2024	56.82	598^th	1486	59.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frankfort Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	78.28	196^th	1397	86.0%
2019	80.54	109^th	1134	90.4%
2022	61.63	347^th	1099	68.4%
2023	69.24	297^th	1350	78.0%
2024	65.87	355^th	1381	74.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Frankfort Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	75.93	306^th	1443	78.8%
2019	78.65	174^th	1171	85.1%
2022	60.55	372^nd	1106	66.4%
2023	64.21	397^th	1321	69.9%
2024	59.20	484^th	1342	63.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Frankfort Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	77.05	303^rd	1446	79.0%
2022	62.79	376^th	1139	67.0%
2023	62.51	461^st	1334	65.4%
2024	46.33	686^th	1347	49.1%

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Rank History for White students at Frankfort Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	73.13	300^th	1253	76.1%
2019	67.22	326^th	1128	71.1%
2021	74.02	207^th	1005	79.4%
2022	70.66	283^rd	1102	74.3%
2023	56.83	482^nd	1198	59.8%
2024	46.78	628^th	1204	47.8%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frankfort Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	299	0	2	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	337
1989	306	4	4	17	6	n/a	n/a	0	337
1990	304	3	2	29	10	n/a	n/a	0	348
1991	309	0	2	17	6	n/a	n/a	0	334
1992	322	1	3	23	10	n/a	n/a	0	359
1993	269	0	6	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	293
1994	263	1	4	7	8	n/a	n/a	0	283
1995	312	2	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	323
1996	312	2	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	323
1997	315	1	0	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	329
1998	311	1	0	12	7	n/a	n/a	0	331
1999	324	1	0	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	340
2000	312	5	0	14	9	n/a	n/a	0	340
2001	303	4	0	9	8	n/a	n/a	0	324
2002	267	2	3	11	7	n/a	n/a	0	290
2003	267	2	3	11	7	n/a	n/a	0	290
2004	274	1	4	15	8	n/a	n/a	0	302
2005	277	5	8	17	5	n/a	n/a	0	312
2006	263	3	9	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	289
2007	260	7	6	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	291
2008	240	6	5	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	276
2009	244	11	6	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	278
2010	246	11	6	10	12	n/a	n/a	2	287
2011	247	5	6	14	8	2	9	0	291
2012	249	3	4	13	5	1	15	0	290
2013	237	3	3	17	4	0	14	0	278
2014	235	0	2	10	4	0	10	0	261
2015	197	1	1	15	4	0	10	0	228
2016	192	1	2	9	3	0	14	0	221
2017	180	0	2	14	3	0	12	0	211
2018	178	0	2	15	3	0	7	0	205
2019	183	0	1	18	2	1	5	0	210
2020	198	1	3	14	1	0	4	0	221
2021	209	1	1	8	0	0	2	0	221
2022	220	3	2	11	2	0	11	0	249
2023	238	3	1	14	1	0	5	0	262
2024	213	3	3	11	0	1	3	0	234

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 Frankfort Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	337	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	337	n/a	n/a	19.6
1990	348	25.0	13.9	22.1
1991	334	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	359	n/a	n/a	36.5
1993	293	n/a	0.0	37.2
1994	283	17.0	16.6	25.8
1995	323	16.0	20.2	26.6
1996	323	16.0	20.2	26.6
1997	329	19.0	17.3	29.8
1998	331	18.0	18.4	30.5
1999	340	18.0	18.9	31.8
2000	340	18.0	18.9	45.9
2001	324	18.1	17.9	47.5
2002	290	n/a	n/a	44.8
2003	290	n/a	n/a	44.8
2004	302	n/a	n/a	48.7
2005	312	19.0	16.4	42
2006	289	17.5	16.5	48.8
2007	291	16.6	17.5	44
2008	276	17.2	16.0	46.4
2009	278	18.2	15.3	46.4
2010	287	19.1	14.9	55.1
2011	291	17.4	16.6	56
2012	290	17.7	16.3	55.2
2013	278	17.8	15.6	56.8
2014	261	17.8	14.6	50.2
2015	228	18.0	12.6	51.3
2016	221	16.0	13.8	54.8
2017	211	15.3	13.7	48.8
2018	205	15.4	13.2	60
2019	210	14.9	14.0	60
2020	221	14.9	14.8	61.1
2021	221	14.9	14.8	57
2022	249	16.9	14.7	57.4
2023	262	17.7	14.7	56.9
2024	234	16.6	14.0	59

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 Frankfort Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	337	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	337	n/a	n/a	19.6
1990	348	25.0	13.9	22.1
1991	334	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	359	n/a	n/a	36.5
1993	293	n/a	0.0	37.2
1994	283	17.0	16.6	25.8
1995	323	16.0	20.2	26.6
1996	323	16.0	20.2	26.6
1997	329	19.0	17.3	29.8
1998	331	18.0	18.4	30.5
1999	340	18.0	18.9	31.8
2000	340	18.0	18.9	45.9
2001	324	18.1	17.9	47.5
2002	290	n/a	n/a	44.8
2003	290	n/a	n/a	44.8
2004	302	n/a	n/a	48.7
2005	312	19.0	16.4	42
2006	289	17.5	16.5	48.8
2007	291	16.6	17.5	44
2008	276	17.2	16.0	46.4
2009	278	18.2	15.3	46.4
2010	287	19.1	14.9	55.1
2011	291	17.4	16.6	56
2012	290	17.7	16.3	55.2
2013	278	17.8	15.6	56.8
2014	261	17.8	14.6	50.2
2015	228	18.0	12.6	51.3
2016	221	16.0	13.8	54.8
2017	211	15.3	13.7	48.8
2018	205	15.4	13.2	60
2019	210	14.9	14.0	60
2020	221	14.9	14.8	61.1
2021	221	14.9	14.8	57
2022	249	16.9	14.7	57.4
2023	262	17.7	14.7	56.9
2024	234	16.6	14.0	59

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 Frankfort Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,489 (9.8%)	$13,769 (90.2%)	$15,259
2020	$1,484 (9.7%)	$13,754 (90.3%)	$15,238
2021	$1,732 (10.5%)	$14,831 (89.5%)	$16,563
2022	$2,452 (14.7%)	$14,244 (85.3%)	$16,696
2023	$2,159 (11.4%)	$16,816 (88.6%)	$18,975

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frankfort 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 348^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 389^th of 1470 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort Elementary School)	39.1	46.2	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools)	39.1	46.2	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Frankfort Elementary School)	34.8	59	24.2%
3rd Grade Math (Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools)	34.8	59	24.2%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort Elementary School)	60	53.8	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools)	60	53.8	6.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Frankfort Elementary School)	70	38.5	31.5%
4th Grade Math (Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools)	70	38.5	31.5%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort Elementary School)	62.2	66.7	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools)	62.2	66.7	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Frankfort Elementary School)	67.6	35.9	31.7%
5th Grade Math (Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools)	67.6	35.9	31.7%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Frankfort Elementary School)	18.9	25.6	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools)	18.9	25.6	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort Elementary School)	60.5	68.2	7.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools)	60.5	68.2	7.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Frankfort Elementary School)	53.5	40.9	12.6%
6th Grade Math (Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools)	53.5	40.9	12.6%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	210	262	24.8%
African American	0	3
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	18	14	22.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	183	238	30.1%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60%	56.9%	3.1%

Schools Near Frankfort Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frankfort Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	613 Leelanau Ave	Frankfort	49635	Benzie County	Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 352-4641	234	17	14.0	59.0%	213 (91.0%)	3 (1.3%)	11 (4.7%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	56.8	598^th of 1486 public elementary schools	59.8%		70.1	389^th of 1470 public elementary schools	73.5%	209	35.0	64.1	48.7		36.6	56.4	21.1		48.7		$18,975	$2,159	$16,816
Homestead Hills Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7048 Severance St	Benzonia	49616	Benzie County	Benzie County Central Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 882-4641	208	18	11.8	64.9%	179 (86.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.2%)	22.4	1136^th of 1486 public elementary schools	23.6%		26.3	1050^th of 1470 public elementary schools	28.6%	86	21.4	35.7	16.7		35.7	28.6			16.7		$14,293	$2,784	$11,509
Bear Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7748 Cody St	Bear Lake	49614	Manistee County	Bear Lake Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 864-3133	166	10	16.8	62.0%	142 (85.5%)	2 (1.2%)	22 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.2	404^th of 1486 public elementary schools	72.8%		54.6	619^th of 1470 public elementary schools	57.9%	215	52.4	52.2	57.1	43.5	61.9	39.1	57.1	17.4	61.9	38.1	$14,210	$3,754	$10,456
Betsie Valley School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	17936 Cadillac Hwy	Thompsonville	49683	Benzie County	Benzie County Central Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 378-4164	140	10	14.0	72.9%	126 (90.0%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.7%)	18.4	1192^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	19.8%		22.9	1099^th of 1470 public elementary schools	25.2%	93	36.0	22.7	14.3		28.0	13.6			14.3		$17,895	$3,147	$14,748
Lake Ann Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	19375 Bronson Lake Rd	Interlochen	49643	Grand Traverse County	Benzie County Central Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 275-7730	187	15	12.1	52.4%	173 (92.5%)	3 (1.6%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	58.9	569^th of 1486 public elementary schools	61.7%		46.7	743^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	49.5%	174	25.7	53.8	59.3		34.3	46.2	44.4		53.8	29.6	$15,546	$2,358	$13,188

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Schools Near Frankfort Elementary School