Lillian Fletcher Elementary School

Summary:

Lillian Fletcher Elementary School is a public elementary school in Homer, Michigan, serving 356 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Homer Community School District, which has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Lillian Fletcher Elementary School faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.5% to 35.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the 14.6% to 23.2% rates at nearby schools like HanoverHorton Elementary, Williams Elementary, and Walters Elementary. Academically, the school's M-Step proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for 3rd and 4th grades are consistently below the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 29.8%, compared to the state average of 39.6%.

Additionally, Lillian Fletcher Elementary School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.55% to 65.45% in recent years, compared to the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 39.36% to 62.11%. The school's spending per student has increased from $10,353 in 2020-2021 to $13,332 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools, which range from $12,054 to $14,796 per student. These factors suggest that the school may be facing challenges in improving student outcomes and keeping pace with other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public K-4

 291 W Fulton St
       Homer, MI  49245-1272


(517) 568-4452

District: Homer Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1008th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,332 Help


Students who attend Lillian Fletcher Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Homer Middle School
High:    Homer Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  356

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.4%
Two or more races:
4.2%
Hispanic:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.4% Help


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Compare Details Lillian Fletcher Elementary School ranks worse than 67.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.87. (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 (92.4%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lillian Fletcher Elementary School is 19.4. (See more...)
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Compare Lillian Fletcher Elementary School employs 18.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lillian Fletcher Elementary School is $13,332.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lillian Fletcher Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lillian Fletcher Elementary School 1008th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Lillian Fletcher Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Homer Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Homer Community School District 417th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lillian Fletcher Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lillian Fletcher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.74 909th 1545 41.2%
2007 49.50 1016th 1565 35.1%
2008 38.66 1218th 1577 22.8%
2009 42.52 1184th 1589 25.5%
2010 49.27 1075th 1552 30.7%
2011 54.47 909th 1552 41.4%
2012 55.82 714th 1566 54.4%
2013 28.77 1205th 1563 22.9%
2014 38.06 1044th 1533 31.9%
2015 43.42 942nd 1580 40.4%
2016 39.42 965th 1548 37.7%
2017 24.61 1092nd 1466 25.5%
2018 22.85 1167th 1448 19.4%
2019 10.02 1285th 1408 8.7%
2021 20.62 942nd 1153 18.3%
2022 36.57 814th 1344 39.4%
2023 30.22 987th 1470 32.9%
2024 30.87 1008th 1486 32.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lillian Fletcher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.61 1159th 1397 17.0%
2019 10.45 1073rd 1134 5.4%
2022 25.92 856th 1099 22.1%
2023 28.27 984th 1350 27.1%
2024 27.67 1034th 1381 25.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lillian Fletcher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.04 1111th 1443 23.0%
2019 7.83 1124th 1171 4.0%
2021 26.73 696th 902 22.8%
2022 31.77 775th 1106 29.9%
2023 25.22 983rd 1321 25.6%
2024 30.33 938th 1342 30.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Lillian Fletcher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.89 1175th 1446 18.7%
2019 7.92 1141st 1196 4.6%
2021 12.91 848th 915 7.3%
2022 28.72 815th 1139 28.4%
2023 26.96 961st 1334 28.0%
2024 23.06 1038th 1347 22.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lillian Fletcher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.64 1190th 1253 5.0%
2019 2.97 1125th 1128 0.3%
2021 15.09 913th 1005 9.2%
2022 24.18 876th 1102 20.5%
2023 20.25 1001st 1198 16.4%
2024 18.74 1039th 1204 13.7%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lillian Fletcher Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 395 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1989 413 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1990 415 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1991 436 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1992 449 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1993 421 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1994 424 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1995 400 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 400 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1997 430 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 443 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1999 428 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2000 395 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 398 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 379 1 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2003 379 1 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2004 407 2 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2005 399 3 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 364 3 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2007 399 2 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2008 387 2 n/a 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 398
2009 400 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 2 413
2010 396 3 0 9 0 n/a n/a 1 409
2011 393 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 413
2012 400 0 0 13 0 0 10 0 423
2013 394 0 0 13 0 0 9 0 416
2014 404 0 0 16 2 0 9 0 431
2015 400 0 0 16 2 0 13 0 431
2016 388 0 0 17 0 0 10 0 415
2017 377 0 0 14 0 0 15 0 406
2018 380 1 0 12 0 0 13 0 406
2019 352 2 0 11 1 0 12 0 378
2020 336 2 0 11 1 0 12 0 362
2021 351 2 0 16 1 0 14 0 384
2022 335 1 0 12 1 0 13 0 362
2023 329 2 0 9 1 0 15 0 356

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 Lillian Fletcher Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 404 n/a n/a n/a
1989 418 n/a n/a 20.1
1990 419 25.0 16.7 18.4
1991 440 n/a n/a n/a
1992 453 n/a n/a 27.4
1993 423 n/a 0.0 31.9
1994 428 21.0 20.4 27.6
1995 401 21.1 19.0 33.9
1996 401 21.1 19.0 33.9
1997 433 22.0 19.7 31.9
1998 445 27.0 16.5 28.8
1999 434 25.0 17.4 30.6
2000 398 25.6 15.5 44
2001 404 25.2 16.0 40.1
2002 389 21.4 18.2 51.4
2003 389 21.4 18.2 51.4
2004 418 21.2 19.7 45.9
2005 414 20.3 20.4 44.9
2006 376 21.3 17.7 55.3
2007 411 19.1 21.5 54
2008 398 23.1 17.2 57.8
2009 413 24.1 17.1 49.9
2010 409 24.1 16.9 61
2011 413 23.1 17.8 57.6
2012 423 25.4 16.6 61.5
2013 416 25.6 16.2 64.4
2014 431 24.6 17.4 66.1
2015 431 24.0 17.9 66.8
2016 415 23.0 18.0 67.5
2017 406 21.1 19.1 64.5
2018 406 21.1 19.1 63.3
2019 378 19.1 19.7 58.5
2020 362 19.3 18.7 59.7
2021 384 18.8 20.3 57.6
2022 362 20.8 17.3 58.8
2023 356 18.3 19.4 65.4

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 Lillian Fletcher Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 404 n/a n/a n/a
1989 418 n/a n/a 20.1
1990 419 25.0 16.7 18.4
1991 440 n/a n/a n/a
1992 453 n/a n/a 27.4
1993 423 n/a 0.0 31.9
1994 428 21.0 20.4 27.6
1995 401 21.1 19.0 33.9
1996 401 21.1 19.0 33.9
1997 433 22.0 19.7 31.9
1998 445 27.0 16.5 28.8
1999 434 25.0 17.4 30.6
2000 398 25.6 15.5 44
2001 404 25.2 16.0 40.1
2002 389 21.4 18.2 51.4
2003 389 21.4 18.2 51.4
2004 418 21.2 19.7 45.9
2005 414 20.3 20.4 44.9
2006 376 21.3 17.7 55.3
2007 411 19.1 21.5 54
2008 398 23.1 17.2 57.8
2009 413 24.1 17.1 49.9
2010 409 24.1 16.9 61
2011 413 23.1 17.8 57.6
2012 423 25.4 16.6 61.5
2013 416 25.6 16.2 64.4
2014 431 24.6 17.4 66.1
2015 431 24.0 17.9 66.8
2016 415 23.0 18.0 67.5
2017 406 21.1 19.1 64.5
2018 406 21.1 19.1 63.3
2019 378 19.1 19.7 58.5
2020 362 19.3 18.7 59.7
2021 384 18.8 20.3 57.6
2022 362 20.8 17.3 58.8
2023 356 18.3 19.4 65.4

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 Lillian Fletcher Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $740 (7.5%) $9,084 (92.5%) $9,825
2020 $739 (7.0%) $9,840 (93.0%) $10,579
2021 $1,120 (10.8%) $9,234 (89.2%) $10,353
2022 $1,391 (11.0%) $11,209 (89.0%) $12,600
2023 $1,963 (14.7%) $11,370 (85.3%) $13,332

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lillian Fletcher 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 1285th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 987th of 1470 Elementary schools
 24.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lillian Fletcher Elementary School)2534.3
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Homer Community School District)2534.3
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Lillian Fletcher Elementary School)2028.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Homer Community School District)2028.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lillian Fletcher Elementary School)27.543.3
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Homer Community School District)27.543.3
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Lillian Fletcher Elementary School)11.316.4
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (Homer Community School District)11.316.4
 5.1%
   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 Students378356
 5.8%
African American22
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic119
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White352329
 6.5%
Two or More Races1215
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.5%65.4%
 7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 356 students attended Lillian Fletcher Elementary School.

Lillian Fletcher Elementary School ranks 1008th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lillian Fletcher Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Homer Middle School
High : Homer Community High School

Students at Lillian Fletcher Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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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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