North Elementary School

Summary:

North Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in Ithaca, Michigan, with a student population of 305. The school is part of the Ithaca Public Schools district, which is ranked 126 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While North Elementary School generally performs on par or slightly better than the state average in terms of test scores, it faces some notable challenges. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 8.4% in 2018-2019 to 55.8% in 2020-2021, which is notably higher than the nearby South Elementary School (33.3% in 2022-2023) and the state average. Additionally, North Elementary has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 21.4 in 2022-2023, compared to nearby schools like Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center (15.5) and South Elementary School (15.5).

On a positive note, North Elementary School has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $10,561 in 2020-2021 to $13,347 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending at some nearby schools, such as Eugene M Nikkari Elementary ($12,262 in 2022-2023). However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 503 out of 1,408 Michigan elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 705 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern that the school may need to address.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 201 E Arcada St
       Ithaca, MI  48847-1123


(989) 875-3047

District: Ithaca Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
705th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,347 Help


Students who attend North Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Ithaca High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.3%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Elementary School ranks better than 52.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.44. (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 (86.3%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 17.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Elementary School is $13,347.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Elementary School 705th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See North Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Ithaca Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ithaca Public Schools 126th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.92 759th 1545 50.9%
2007 66.48 551st 1565 64.8%
2008 71.74 441st 1577 72.0%
2009 66.80 619th 1589 61.0%
2010 72.60 426th 1552 72.6%
2011 62.95 688th 1552 55.7%
2012 52.82 788th 1566 49.7%
2013 48.55 870th 1563 44.3%
2014 52.25 795th 1533 48.1%
2015 46.90 887th 1580 43.9%
2016 52.37 749th 1548 51.6%
2017 43.06 811th 1466 44.7%
2018 61.71 587th 1448 59.5%
2019 60.85 503rd 1408 64.3%
2021 43.75 607th 1153 47.4%
2022 49.53 625th 1344 53.5%
2023 48.20 720th 1470 51.0%
2024 49.44 705th 1486 52.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.43 178th 403 55.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.33 424th 1397 69.6%
2019 64.20 325th 1134 71.3%
2021 54.59 288th 749 61.5%
2022 50.21 507th 1099 53.9%
2023 49.86 633rd 1350 53.1%
2024 49.34 647th 1381 53.1%
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Rank History for Female students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.56 501st 1443 65.3%
2019 47.96 605th 1171 48.3%
2021 40.50 531st 902 41.1%
2022 48.59 541st 1106 51.1%
2023 46.56 652nd 1321 50.6%
2024 47.80 652nd 1342 51.4%
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Rank History for Male students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.94 664th 1446 54.1%
2019 62.26 404th 1196 66.2%
2021 34.38 614th 915 32.9%
2022 42.21 640th 1139 43.8%
2023 39.60 788th 1334 40.9%
2024 40.11 785th 1347 41.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.83 100th 188 46.8%
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Rank History for White students at North Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.18 587th 1253 53.2%
2019 52.47 523rd 1128 53.6%
2021 37.72 633rd 1005 37.0%
2022 41.16 648th 1102 41.2%
2023 38.62 754th 1198 37.1%
2024 37.10 765th 1204 36.5%
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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 North Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 464 1 2 27 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1989 441 1 3 28 2 n/a n/a 0 475
1990 467 2 3 27 1 n/a n/a 0 500
1991 445 2 1 34 2 n/a n/a 0 484
1992 449 0 2 35 4 n/a n/a 0 490
1993 438 1 2 28 4 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 448 2 1 20 13 n/a n/a 0 484
1995 446 1 1 23 8 n/a n/a 0 479
1996 446 1 1 23 8 n/a n/a 0 479
1997 460 2 0 24 7 n/a n/a 0 493
1998 460 1 0 20 5 n/a n/a 0 486
1999 459 2 1 23 4 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 420 3 0 29 3 n/a n/a 0 455
2001 432 2 5 28 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 430 2 6 19 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2003 430 2 6 19 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2004 430 4 5 22 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2005 439 3 3 20 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2006 415 4 2 15 4 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 410 6 0 18 5 n/a n/a 0 439
2008 412 3 n/a 19 3 n/a n/a 1 438
2009 390 4 0 20 3 n/a n/a 1 418
2010 375 3 0 32 3 n/a n/a 5 418
2011 365 0 0 33 7 0 3 0 408
2012 362 0 1 39 5 0 3 0 410
2013 371 2 2 35 2 0 4 0 416
2014 336 0 1 33 2 0 3 0 375
2015 318 1 1 28 2 1 3 0 354
2016 301 2 1 28 3 1 4 0 340
2017 275 2 0 30 3 1 4 0 315
2018 286 1 1 33 2 1 8 0 332
2019 291 0 1 25 2 0 7 0 326
2020 301 0 0 18 0 0 8 0 327
2021 293 0 0 18 1 0 6 0 318
2022 291 1 0 18 1 0 3 0 314
2023 271 2 0 26 1 0 5 0 305
2024 265 2 0 32 1 1 6 0 307

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 North Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 n/a n/a n/a
1989 475 n/a n/a 25.9
1990 500 29.0 17.2 25.2
1991 484 n/a n/a n/a
1992 490 n/a n/a 35.3
1993 473 n/a 0.0 32.1
1994 484 25.4 19.1 29.3
1995 479 26.5 18.1 24.2
1996 479 26.5 18.1 24.2
1997 493 27.0 18.3 22.1
1998 486 27.0 18.0 20.6
1999 489 28.0 17.5 20.7
2000 455 27.9 16.3 30.8
2001 468 27.4 17.1 34.2
2002 458 26.0 17.6 37.6
2003 458 26.0 17.6 37.6
2004 462 26.5 17.4 35.3
2005 467 29.0 16.1 32.3
2006 440 28.5 15.4 37.3
2007 439 27.5 16.0 40.5
2008 438 26.5 16.5 40.7
2009 418 27.0 15.5 39.6
2010 418 26.0 16.0 43.1
2011 408 24.5 16.6 46.1
2012 410 25.5 16.0 44.4
2013 416 23.5 17.7 45.2
2014 375 19.5 19.2 46.7
2015 354 20.0 17.7 44.1
2016 340 19.0 17.8 47.1
2017 315 19.0 16.5 52.4
2018 332 19.0 17.4 56.9
2019 326 21.0 15.5 49.4
2020 327 20.7 15.7 52
2021 318 17.6 18.0 49.4
2022 314 18.2 17.2 53.8
2023 305 14.2 21.4 55.7
2024 307 17.5 17.5 49.8

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 North Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 495 n/a n/a n/a
1989 475 n/a n/a 25.9
1990 500 29.0 17.2 25.2
1991 484 n/a n/a n/a
1992 490 n/a n/a 35.3
1993 473 n/a 0.0 32.1
1994 484 25.4 19.1 29.3
1995 479 26.5 18.1 24.2
1996 479 26.5 18.1 24.2
1997 493 27.0 18.3 22.1
1998 486 27.0 18.0 20.6
1999 489 28.0 17.5 20.7
2000 455 27.9 16.3 30.8
2001 468 27.4 17.1 34.2
2002 458 26.0 17.6 37.6
2003 458 26.0 17.6 37.6
2004 462 26.5 17.4 35.3
2005 467 29.0 16.1 32.3
2006 440 28.5 15.4 37.3
2007 439 27.5 16.0 40.5
2008 438 26.5 16.5 40.7
2009 418 27.0 15.5 39.6
2010 418 26.0 16.0 43.1
2011 408 24.5 16.6 46.1
2012 410 25.5 16.0 44.4
2013 416 23.5 17.7 45.2
2014 375 19.5 19.2 46.7
2015 354 20.0 17.7 44.1
2016 340 19.0 17.8 47.1
2017 315 19.0 16.5 52.4
2018 332 19.0 17.4 56.9
2019 326 21.0 15.5 49.4
2020 327 20.7 15.7 52
2021 318 17.6 18.0 49.4
2022 314 18.2 17.2 53.8
2023 305 14.2 21.4 55.7
2024 307 17.5 17.5 49.8

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 North Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $836 (8.3%) $9,264 (91.7%) $10,100
2020 $950 (8.9%) $9,702 (91.1%) $10,653
2021 $1,346 (12.7%) $9,215 (87.3%) $10,561
2022 $1,215 (10.2%) $10,751 (89.8%) $11,966
2023 $1,621 (12.1%) $11,725 (87.9%) $13,346

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North 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 503rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 720th of 1470 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)42.731.1
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca Public Schools)42.731.1
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (North Elementary School)34.139.3
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Ithaca Public Schools)34.139.3
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)56.845.1
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca Public Schools)56.845.1
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (North Elementary School)46.925.6
 21.3%
   4th Grade Math (Ithaca Public Schools)46.925.6
 21.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)58.841.3
 17.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca Public Schools)58.841.3
 17.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (North Elementary School)35.333.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Ithaca Public Schools)35.333.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (North Elementary School)32.926.3
 6.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Ithaca Public Schools)32.926.3
 6.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Elementary School)58.441.2
 17.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ithaca Public Schools)58.441.2
 17.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (North Elementary School)42.924.7
 18.2%
   6th Grade Math (Ithaca Public Schools)42.924.7
 18.2%
   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 Students326305
 6.4%
African American02
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2526
 4%
Pacific Islander00
White291271
 6.9%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.4%55.7%
 6.4%


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North Elementary School ranks 705th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : Ithaca High School

Students at North Elementary School are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended North Elementary School.


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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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