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Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

Summary:

Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fraser, Michigan, serving around 360 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Fraser Public Schools district, which is ranked 266 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

The school has a unique student demographic, with a higher percentage of white students (73.89%) compared to the state average, and lower percentages of African American (12.78%) and Hispanic (4.17%) students. Academically, the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. For example, 6th-grade English Language Arts and Math scores are higher than the district and state, but 3rd-grade English Language Arts and 4th-grade Math scores are lower. The school also has a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.0% in 2018-2019 to 18.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Fraser Public Schools district, Salk Elementary School and Thomas A. Edison Elementary School have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates than Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from a high of 437 out of 1,580 Michigan elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 783 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggesting that its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public K-6

 32151 Danna
       Fraser, MI  48026-3253

(586) 439-6700

District: Fraser Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
783rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,554 Help


Students who attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Richards Middle School
High:    Fraser High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
African American:
12.8%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Compare Details Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks worse than 52.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th 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 44.02. (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 (73.9%), African American (12.8%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is 20.1, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Fraser Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is $12,554, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Fraser Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School 783rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.43 149th 1545 90.4%
2007 81.60 163rd 1565 89.6%
2008 77.08 290th 1577 81.6%
2009 74.69 353rd 1589 77.8%
2010 72.51 428th 1552 72.4%
2011 73.82 379th 1552 75.6%
2012 69.66 447th 1566 71.5%
2013 71.73 411th 1563 73.7%
2014 68.43 459th 1533 70.1%
2015 70.54 437th 1580 72.3%
2016 65.83 488th 1548 68.5%
2017 62.30 466th 1466 68.2%
2018 60.90 600th 1448 58.6%
2019 64.69 447th 1408 68.3%
2021 44.87 595th 1153 48.4%
2022 57.72 522nd 1344 61.2%
2023 53.83 630th 1470 57.1%
2024 44.02 783rd 1486 47.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.44 362nd 1397 74.1%
2019 71.85 211th 1134 81.4%
2021 54.16 295th 749 60.6%
2022 57.29 412th 1099 62.5%
2023 55.92 516th 1350 61.8%
2024 41.69 778th 1381 43.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.13 587th 1443 59.3%
2019 62.74 400th 1171 65.8%
2021 40.83 528th 902 41.5%
2022 52.19 498th 1106 55.0%
2023 59.69 463rd 1321 65.0%
2024 46.43 678th 1342 49.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.74 609th 1446 57.9%
2019 57.75 458th 1196 61.7%
2021 56.76 352nd 915 61.5%
2022 50.97 537th 1139 52.9%
2023 43.73 722nd 1334 45.9%
2024 33.93 876th 1347 35.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.11 634th 1253 49.4%
2019 49.94 561st 1128 50.3%
2021 39.48 608th 1005 39.5%
2022 50.89 533rd 1102 51.6%
2023 52.22 548th 1198 54.3%
2024 41.41 713th 1204 40.8%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 256 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1989 285 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1990 267 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 271
1991 287 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 291
1992 277 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 279
1993 263 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 267 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1995 284 4 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 292
1996 284 4 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 292
1997 288 4 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 298
1998 292 4 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 300 3 3 0 14 n/a n/a 0 320
2000 292 11 3 2 12 n/a n/a 0 320
2001 275 14 2 0 9 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 293 9 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 293 9 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 320 8 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 336
2005 357 9 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2006 355 13 6 7 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2007 320 10 10 3 0 n/a n/a 16 359
2008 306 13 16 5 n/a n/a n/a 18 358
2009 286 9 18 5 1 n/a n/a 12 331
2010 294 15 13 5 2 n/a n/a 14 343
2011 282 24 11 8 1 1 13 0 340
2012 295 25 14 13 1 1 15 0 364
2013 305 18 12 13 1 0 14 0 363
2014 327 24 12 12 1 0 14 0 390
2015 315 32 11 11 0 0 16 0 385
2016 320 31 9 11 1 0 24 0 396
2017 306 30 5 13 0 0 23 0 377
2018 301 34 5 12 1 0 25 0 378
2019 302 42 4 15 0 0 22 0 385
2020 296 36 5 11 0 0 25 0 373
2021 273 40 5 11 0 0 26 0 355
2022 273 43 3 15 0 0 31 0 365
2023 266 46 4 15 1 0 28 0 360

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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 257 n/a n/a n/a
1989 286 n/a n/a 6.6
1990 271 23.0 11.7 3.7
1991 291 n/a n/a n/a
1992 279 n/a n/a 7.9
1993 265 n/a 0.0 7.9
1994 267 12.0 22.3 7.9
1995 292 13.0 22.5 6.5
1996 292 13.0 22.5 6.5
1997 298 13.0 22.9 6
1998 305 13.0 23.5 6.2
1999 320 13.0 24.6 8.8
2000 320 16.2 19.8 6.9
2001 300 16.2 18.5 10.7
2002 308 17.3 17.8 11.4
2003 308 17.3 17.8 11.4
2004 336 17.3 19.4 12.8
2005 378 17.3 21.8 22.2
2006 382 17.9 21.3 24.1
2007 359 17.5 20.5 28.9
2008 358 18.4 19.5 27.1
2009 331 19.0 17.4 28.8
2010 343 16.2 21.0 37.7
2011 340 17.6 19.2 40.3
2012 364 18.2 19.9 43.1
2013 363 19.3 18.7 42.1
2014 390 18.8 20.6 42.6
2015 385 19.0 20.2 41.6
2016 396 19.0 20.8 42.7
2017 377 18.5 20.3 40.3
2018 378 18.5 20.3 51.1
2019 385 18.2 21.0 49.9
2020 373 17.8 20.8 51.7
2021 355 18.8 18.8 50.4
2022 365 17.8 20.4 49.9
2023 360 17.8 20.1 53.3

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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 257 n/a n/a n/a
1989 286 n/a n/a 6.6
1990 271 23.0 11.7 3.7
1991 291 n/a n/a n/a
1992 279 n/a n/a 7.9
1993 265 n/a 0.0 7.9
1994 267 12.0 22.3 7.9
1995 292 13.0 22.5 6.5
1996 292 13.0 22.5 6.5
1997 298 13.0 22.9 6
1998 305 13.0 23.5 6.2
1999 320 13.0 24.6 8.8
2000 320 16.2 19.8 6.9
2001 300 16.2 18.5 10.7
2002 308 17.3 17.8 11.4
2003 308 17.3 17.8 11.4
2004 336 17.3 19.4 12.8
2005 378 17.3 21.8 22.2
2006 382 17.9 21.3 24.1
2007 359 17.5 20.5 28.9
2008 358 18.4 19.5 27.1
2009 331 19.0 17.4 28.8
2010 343 16.2 21.0 37.7
2011 340 17.6 19.2 40.3
2012 364 18.2 19.9 43.1
2013 363 19.3 18.7 42.1
2014 390 18.8 20.6 42.6
2015 385 19.0 20.2 41.6
2016 396 19.0 20.8 42.7
2017 377 18.5 20.3 40.3
2018 378 18.5 20.3 51.1
2019 385 18.2 21.0 49.9
2020 373 17.8 20.8 51.7
2021 355 18.8 18.8 50.4
2022 365 17.8 20.4 49.9
2023 360 17.8 20.1 53.3

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 Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $624 (6.7%) $8,748 (93.3%) $9,372
2020 $601 (6.2%) $9,102 (93.8%) $9,703
2021 $1,011 (9.4%) $9,768 (90.6%) $10,779
2022 $1,519 (13.2%) $10,006 (86.8%) $11,524
2023 $1,057 (8.4%) $11,497 (91.6%) $12,554

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ralph Waldo Emerson 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 447th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 630th of 1470 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School)50.935.6
 15.3%
   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 (Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School)57.940
 17.9%
   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 (Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School)47.241.2
 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 (Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School)49.141.2
 7.9%
   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 (Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School)46.748.9
 2.2%
   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 (Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School)5046.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Fraser Public Schools)4135.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School)53.441
 12.4%
   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 (Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School)43.139.3
 3.8%
   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 Students385360
 6.5%
African American4246
 9.5%
American Indian01
Asian44
Hispanic1515
Pacific Islander00
White302266
 11.9%
Two or More Races2228
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.9%53.3%
 3.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks 783rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School are 74% White, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richards Middle School
High : Fraser High School


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