Salk Elementary School

Summary:

Salk Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clinton Township, Michigan, serving 465 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Fraser Public Schools district, Salk has a higher percentage of White students (75.7%) compared to nearby schools, and generally outperforms the district and state in academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.

Salk's students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform well academically, with the school ranking 406 out of 1,381 Michigan elementary schools for this subgroup. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.7% in 2018-2019 to 20.4% in 2022-2023. Salk's academic performance has been relatively consistent, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, though its ranking has fluctuated over the years. While Salk's 5th-grade students excel in English Language Arts and Science, their Math performance is more average compared to the district and state.

Compared to nearby schools like Walt Disney Elementary and Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary, also part of the Fraser Public Schools district, Salk Elementary School generally outperforms its peers, particularly in terms of academic achievement. However, these nearby schools also demonstrate strong performance in certain areas, making Salk's overall performance a solid, but not necessarily exceptional, choice for families in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 17601 15 Mile Rd
       Clinton Township, MI  48035-2400


(586) 439-6800

District: Fraser Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
461st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,890 Help


Students who attend Salk Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Richards Middle School
High:    Fraser High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.7%
African American:
11.8%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salk Elementary School ranks better than 69% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Fraser Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.77. (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 Salk Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Fraser Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (75.7%), African American (11.8%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salk Elementary School is 16.8. 4 elementary schools in the Fraser Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salk Elementary School is $13,890. 4 elementary schools in the Fraser Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salk Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salk Elementary School 461st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Salk Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Fraser Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fraser Public Schools 266th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salk Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Salk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.07 194th 1545 87.4%
2007 82.42 138th 1565 91.2%
2008 68.48 541st 1577 65.7%
2009 75.41 337th 1589 78.8%
2010 74.92 330th 1552 78.7%
2011 78.88 225th 1552 85.5%
2012 65.98 508th 1566 67.6%
2013 67.99 480th 1563 69.3%
2014 61.40 606th 1533 60.5%
2015 69.47 456th 1580 71.1%
2016 74.93 329th 1548 78.7%
2017 66.21 404th 1466 72.4%
2018 67.85 480th 1448 66.9%
2019 62.74 475th 1408 66.3%
2021 42.68 627th 1153 45.6%
2022 53.01 584th 1344 56.5%
2023 58.80 566th 1470 61.5%
2024 66.77 461st 1486 69.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.32 514th 1397 63.2%
2019 53.35 483rd 1134 57.4%
2021 52.70 310th 749 58.6%
2022 68.67 250th 1099 77.3%
2023 74.52 215th 1350 84.1%
2024 63.19 406th 1381 70.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Salk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.57 411th 1443 71.5%
2019 63.23 388th 1171 66.9%
2021 45.57 465th 902 48.4%
2022 56.08 432nd 1106 60.9%
2023 55.93 515th 1321 61.0%
2024 57.87 501st 1342 62.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Salk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.13 538th 1446 62.8%
2019 52.40 546th 1196 54.3%
2021 34.13 620th 915 32.2%
2022 44.34 604th 1139 47.0%
2023 50.83 616th 1334 53.8%
2024 65.63 418th 1347 69.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Salk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.06 78th 475 83.6%
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Rank History for White students at Salk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.96 444th 1253 64.6%
2019 66.63 334th 1128 70.4%
2021 46.07 517th 1005 48.6%
2022 49.00 556th 1102 49.5%
2023 55.79 494th 1198 58.8%
2024 66.01 370th 1204 69.3%
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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 Salk Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 372 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1989 396 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1990 377 1 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 384
1991 410 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1992 398 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1993 394 0 3 1 6 n/a n/a 0 404
1994 360 0 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 365
1995 396 0 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 403
1996 396 0 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 403
1997 441 0 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 446
1998 441 0 4 1 9 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 441 1 4 0 9 n/a n/a 0 455
2000 431 0 3 0 6 n/a n/a 0 440
2001 455 0 3 2 7 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 470 5 6 1 7 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 470 5 6 1 7 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 503 5 4 1 5 n/a n/a 0 518
2005 505 24 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2006 489 24 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 472 16 5 8 0 n/a n/a 17 518
2008 448 20 8 6 n/a n/a n/a 15 497
2009 417 20 12 3 0 n/a n/a 25 477
2010 473 43 9 6 0 n/a n/a 22 553
2011 495 39 9 15 0 0 23 0 581
2012 468 35 15 9 0 1 25 0 553
2013 471 49 14 11 4 1 25 0 575
2014 480 54 12 16 2 0 26 0 590
2015 487 58 15 18 3 0 32 0 613
2016 440 60 10 19 3 1 32 0 565
2017 417 58 10 24 2 1 29 0 541
2018 397 54 11 20 0 0 30 0 512
2019 404 60 13 18 1 1 42 0 539
2020 385 61 16 17 1 0 38 0 518
2021 350 57 17 16 0 0 38 0 478
2022 342 54 13 17 0 0 31 0 457
2023 352 55 9 18 1 0 30 0 465

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 Salk Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 n/a n/a n/a
1989 401 n/a n/a 3.2
1990 384 28.0 13.7 2.9
1991 416 n/a n/a n/a
1992 403 n/a n/a 6
1993 404 n/a 0.0 6.2
1994 365 16.5 22.1 5.2
1995 403 17.0 23.7 6.2
1996 403 17.0 23.7 6.2
1997 446 18.0 24.8 5.6
1998 455 19.0 23.9 4.6
1999 455 19.0 23.9 4.8
2000 440 22.0 20.0 3.9
2001 467 22.0 21.2 5.1
2002 489 25.2 19.4 8.4
2003 489 25.2 19.4 8.4
2004 518 26.7 19.4 9.7
2005 547 26.3 20.8 15.2
2006 527 26.7 19.7 17.5
2007 518 28.6 18.1 19.4
2008 497 29.1 17.1 16.6
2009 477 28.3 16.9 24.1
2010 553 29.5 18.6 35.2
2011 581 30.9 18.7 35.5
2012 553 28.7 19.2 39.4
2013 575 32.1 17.8 39.5
2014 590 32.3 18.2 39.7
2015 613 30.0 20.4 37.4
2016 565 32.0 17.6 34.2
2017 541 29.9 18.0 38.4
2018 512 28.3 18.0 42.6
2019 539 28.6 18.8 42.1
2020 518 29.0 17.8 41.7
2021 478 29.5 16.1 43.9
2022 457 22.0 20.7 42.7
2023 465 27.6 16.8 49.5

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 Salk Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 n/a n/a n/a
1989 401 n/a n/a 3.2
1990 384 28.0 13.7 2.9
1991 416 n/a n/a n/a
1992 403 n/a n/a 6
1993 404 n/a 0.0 6.2
1994 365 16.5 22.1 5.2
1995 403 17.0 23.7 6.2
1996 403 17.0 23.7 6.2
1997 446 18.0 24.8 5.6
1998 455 19.0 23.9 4.6
1999 455 19.0 23.9 4.8
2000 440 22.0 20.0 3.9
2001 467 22.0 21.2 5.1
2002 489 25.2 19.4 8.4
2003 489 25.2 19.4 8.4
2004 518 26.7 19.4 9.7
2005 547 26.3 20.8 15.2
2006 527 26.7 19.7 17.5
2007 518 28.6 18.1 19.4
2008 497 29.1 17.1 16.6
2009 477 28.3 16.9 24.1
2010 553 29.5 18.6 35.2
2011 581 30.9 18.7 35.5
2012 553 28.7 19.2 39.4
2013 575 32.1 17.8 39.5
2014 590 32.3 18.2 39.7
2015 613 30.0 20.4 37.4
2016 565 32.0 17.6 34.2
2017 541 29.9 18.0 38.4
2018 512 28.3 18.0 42.6
2019 539 28.6 18.8 42.1
2020 518 29.0 17.8 41.7
2021 478 29.5 16.1 43.9
2022 457 22.0 20.7 42.7
2023 465 27.6 16.8 49.5

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 Salk Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $612 (5.9%) $9,765 (94.1%) $10,377
2020 $585 (5.5%) $10,026 (94.5%) $10,611
2021 $1,106 (9.0%) $11,177 (91.0%) $12,283
2022 $1,514 (11.6%) $11,513 (88.4%) $13,026
2023 $1,299 (9.4%) $12,591 (90.6%) $13,890

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salk 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 475th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 566th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salk Elementary School)43.627.4
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fraser Public Schools)38.529.1
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Salk Elementary School)42.142.9
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Fraser Public Schools)48.839.1
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salk Elementary School)47.758.3
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fraser Public Schools)46.142.7
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Salk Elementary School)4351.4
 8.4%
   4th Grade Math (Fraser Public Schools)42.840.4
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salk Elementary School)6950
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fraser Public Schools)51.441.5
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Salk Elementary School)46.441.1
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Fraser Public Schools)4135.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Salk Elementary School)21.417.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Fraser Public Schools)13.614.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salk Elementary School)58.647.5
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fraser Public Schools)50.943.9
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Salk Elementary School)46.639.3
 7.3%
   6th Grade Math (Fraser Public Schools)43.435.9
 7.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students539465
 13.7%
African American6055
 8.3%
American Indian11
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic1818
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White404352
 12.9%
Two or More Races4230
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%49.5%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Salk Elementary School

Students at Salk Elementary School are 76% White, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Salk Elementary School ranks 461st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Salk Elementary School.

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

Middle : Richards Middle School
High : Fraser High School


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