Walt Disney Elementary School

Summary:

Walt Disney Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clinton Township, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Fraser Public Schools district.

While Walt Disney Elementary School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math, the school lags behind in Science and Social Studies. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.2% in 2018-2019 to 31.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools and the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (51.04%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the state average.

Interestingly, Walt Disney Elementary School's performance for African American students and male students is relatively stronger compared to other subgroups, ranking in the top 50 and top 600 Michigan elementary schools, respectively, in recent years. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 422 out of 1,448 Michigan elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 730 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. Nearby schools, such as Salk Elementary and Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary, have outperformed Walt Disney Elementary in certain academic areas, indicating potential opportunities for improvement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 36155 Kelly Rd
       Clinton Township, MI  48035-1317


(586) 439-6400

District: Fraser Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
730th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,802 Help


Students who attend Walt Disney Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Richards Middle School
High:    Fraser High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.4%
African American:
17.2%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walt Disney Elementary School ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd 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 47.96. (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 Racial makeup is: White (67.4%), African American (17.2%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elementary School is 17.9. 5 elementary schools in the Fraser Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Walt Disney Elementary School employs 21.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walt Disney Elementary School is $12,802. 5 elementary schools in the Fraser Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walt Disney Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Walt Disney Elementary School 730th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Walt Disney 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 Walt Disney Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Walt Disney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.99 496th 1545 67.9%
2007 69.08 475th 1565 69.6%
2008 65.88 615th 1577 61.0%
2009 71.64 450th 1589 71.7%
2010 77.85 218th 1552 86.0%
2011 73.30 396th 1552 74.5%
2012 61.37 599th 1566 61.7%
2013 65.92 519th 1563 66.8%
2014 65.30 520th 1533 66.1%
2015 56.69 687th 1580 56.5%
2016 66.46 475th 1548 69.3%
2017 64.83 424th 1466 71.1%
2018 70.83 422nd 1448 70.9%
2019 61.30 494th 1408 64.9%
2021 35.81 731st 1153 36.6%
2022 46.37 674th 1344 49.9%
2023 51.86 662nd 1470 55.0%
2024 47.96 730th 1486 50.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walt Disney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.20 403rd 1397 71.2%
2019 57.08 432nd 1134 61.9%
2021 52.91 308th 749 58.9%
2022 50.56 503rd 1099 54.2%
2023 57.07 492nd 1350 63.6%
2024 55.72 535th 1381 61.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Walt Disney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.16 553rd 1443 61.7%
2019 57.60 463rd 1171 60.5%
2021 34.27 615th 902 31.8%
2022 36.65 694th 1106 37.3%
2023 46.20 660th 1321 50.0%
2024 41.05 741st 1342 44.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Walt Disney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.64 311th 1446 78.5%
2019 67.13 344th 1196 71.2%
2021 28.39 685th 915 25.1%
2022 45.31 594th 1139 47.8%
2023 52.69 591st 1334 55.7%
2024 50.46 627th 1347 53.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Walt Disney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.42 50th 321 84.4%
2024 79.20 37th 348 89.4%
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Rank History for White students at Walt Disney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.36 404th 1253 67.8%
2019 56.63 466th 1128 58.7%
2021 40.48 594th 1005 40.9%
2022 42.63 631st 1102 42.7%
2023 46.27 641st 1198 46.5%
2024 40.36 727th 1204 39.6%
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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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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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Enrollment information for Walt Disney Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 289 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1989 283 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1990 274 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1991 293 2 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 304
1992 282 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1993 287 1 10 0 4 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 294 2 10 2 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1995 294 3 21 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1996 294 3 21 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1997 316 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 303 5 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1999 281 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2000 262 6 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2001 267 12 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2002 257 22 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 257 22 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 264 20 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2005 293 21 15 5 6 n/a n/a 0 340
2006 301 27 14 6 5 n/a n/a 0 353
2007 304 16 13 6 0 n/a n/a 3 342
2008 309 17 16 6 n/a n/a n/a 6 354
2009 295 24 14 5 0 n/a n/a 5 343
2010 315 33 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2011 305 32 12 6 0 0 10 0 365
2012 313 37 11 7 0 0 9 0 377
2013 300 35 10 10 1 1 16 0 373
2014 297 44 9 8 0 0 29 0 387
2015 297 51 7 5 0 0 18 0 378
2016 319 54 10 4 1 0 16 0 404
2017 310 58 11 3 1 0 13 0 396
2018 293 56 11 3 0 0 21 0 384
2019 291 60 10 7 0 0 24 0 392
2020 277 68 9 8 0 0 26 0 388
2021 279 66 7 8 0 0 26 0 386
2022 270 64 8 10 0 0 25 0 377
2023 259 66 12 14 0 0 33 0 384

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 Walt Disney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 n/a n/a n/a
1989 284 n/a n/a 10.9
1990 282 27.0 10.4 8.5
1991 304 n/a n/a n/a
1992 288 n/a n/a 17.4
1993 302 n/a 0.0 12.9
1994 309 13.0 23.8 8.4
1995 319 13.0 24.5 8.5
1996 319 13.0 24.5 8.5
1997 321 14.0 22.9 7.5
1998 313 14.0 22.4 5.8
1999 290 14.0 20.7 8.3
2000 273 15.2 18.0 6.2
2001 282 14.2 19.9 9.9
2002 294 16.1 18.3 8.8
2003 294 16.1 18.3 8.8
2004 299 16.7 17.9 14
2005 340 18.1 18.8 17.1
2006 353 18.2 19.4 18.1
2007 342 19.1 17.9 15.3
2008 354 18.4 19.2 17.2
2009 343 18.5 18.5 22.8
2010 366 18.3 19.9 29.8
2011 365 18.3 19.8 30.7
2012 377 18.4 20.4 37.4
2013 373 20.2 18.4 41.3
2014 387 20.0 19.2 36.4
2015 378 19.0 19.8 30.7
2016 404 21.0 19.2 31.4
2017 396 19.0 20.8 36.4
2018 384 19.3 19.8 42.4
2019 392 19.8 19.7 41.3
2020 388 19.4 19.9 43.3
2021 386 19.0 20.2 46.9
2022 377 19.3 19.4 43.5
2023 384 21.4 17.9 51

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 Walt Disney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 n/a n/a n/a
1989 284 n/a n/a 10.9
1990 282 27.0 10.4 8.5
1991 304 n/a n/a n/a
1992 288 n/a n/a 17.4
1993 302 n/a 0.0 12.9
1994 309 13.0 23.8 8.4
1995 319 13.0 24.5 8.5
1996 319 13.0 24.5 8.5
1997 321 14.0 22.9 7.5
1998 313 14.0 22.4 5.8
1999 290 14.0 20.7 8.3
2000 273 15.2 18.0 6.2
2001 282 14.2 19.9 9.9
2002 294 16.1 18.3 8.8
2003 294 16.1 18.3 8.8
2004 299 16.7 17.9 14
2005 340 18.1 18.8 17.1
2006 353 18.2 19.4 18.1
2007 342 19.1 17.9 15.3
2008 354 18.4 19.2 17.2
2009 343 18.5 18.5 22.8
2010 366 18.3 19.9 29.8
2011 365 18.3 19.8 30.7
2012 377 18.4 20.4 37.4
2013 373 20.2 18.4 41.3
2014 387 20.0 19.2 36.4
2015 378 19.0 19.8 30.7
2016 404 21.0 19.2 31.4
2017 396 19.0 20.8 36.4
2018 384 19.3 19.8 42.4
2019 392 19.8 19.7 41.3
2020 388 19.4 19.9 43.3
2021 386 19.0 20.2 46.9
2022 377 19.3 19.4 43.5
2023 384 21.4 17.9 51

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 Walt Disney Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $451 (4.6%) $9,412 (95.4%) $9,863
2020 $420 (4.2%) $9,513 (95.8%) $9,933
2021 $796 (7.7%) $9,520 (92.3%) $10,316
2022 $1,201 (9.9%) $10,889 (90.1%) $12,090
2023 $1,048 (8.2%) $11,754 (91.8%) $12,802

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walt Disney 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 494th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 662nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walt Disney Elementary School)29.439.1
 9.7%
   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 (Walt Disney Elementary School)5154.3
 3.3%
   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 (Walt Disney Elementary School)47.843.1
 4.7%
   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 (Walt Disney Elementary School)5034.7
 15.3%
   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 (Walt Disney Elementary School)58.746.9
 11.8%
   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 (Walt Disney Elementary School)54.328.6
 25.7%
   5th Grade Math (Fraser Public Schools)4135.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Walt Disney Elementary School)1314.3
 1.3%
   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 (Walt Disney Elementary School)57.943.3
 14.6%
   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 (Walt Disney Elementary School)56.145
 11.1%
   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 Students392384
 2%
African American6066
 10%
American Indian00
Asian1012
 20%
Hispanic714
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White291259
 11%
Two or More Races2433
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.3%51%
 9.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Disney Elementary School

Walt Disney Elementary School ranks 730th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 384 students attended Walt Disney Elementary School.

Students who attend Walt Disney Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richards Middle School
High : Fraser High School

Students at Walt Disney Elementary School are 67% White, 17% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% 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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