Leota Fiedler Elementary School

Summary:

Leota Fiedler Elementary School is a public middle school located in Flint, Michigan, serving grades 4-6 with a student population of 422. The school is part of the Kearsley Community School District.

Leota Fiedler Elementary School faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower academic performance compared to state and district averages, and a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have risen significantly, from 8.5% in 2019-2020 to 53.1% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average and the Kearsley Community School District average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for 4th and 5th grades are around 30-40%, compared to the state averages of 43-44%. Additionally, Leota Fiedler Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.03% to 92.46% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Leota Fiedler Elementary School to nearby schools, similar patterns emerge. Armstrong Middle School, which is in the same district, has similar demographic and academic performance characteristics, with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to state averages. Schools in other districts, such as LakeVille Middle School and Bendle Middle School, also struggle with academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism, suggesting broader challenges in the region. In contrast, schools in the Davison Community Schools district, such as Hahn Intermediate School and Davison Middle School, demonstrate stronger academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates, highlighting the potential impact of district-level factors.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 6317 Nightingale Dr
       Flint, MI  48506-1714


(810) 591-9925

District: Kearsley Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,398 Help


Students who attend Leota Fiedler Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Kearsley High School

Feeder schools for Leota Fiedler Elementary School:

Elementary:    Kate Dowdall Elementary School
    Weston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
African American:
9.7%
Hispanic:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.3% Help


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Compare Details Leota Fiedler Elementary School ranks worse than 71.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.62. (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 (74.4%), African American (9.7%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leota Fiedler Elementary School is 19.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leota Fiedler Elementary School is $13,398.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leota Fiedler Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leota Fiedler Elementary School 1062nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Leota Fiedler Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leota Fiedler Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Leota Fiedler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.13 267th 1545 82.7%
2007 67.54 525th 1565 66.5%
2008 70.78 472nd 1577 70.1%
2009 65.62 642nd 1589 59.6%
2010 61.05 821st 1552 47.1%
2011 54.77 906th 1552 41.6%
2012 44.84 962nd 1566 38.6%
2013 40.41 1017th 1563 34.9%
2014 37.09 1062nd 1533 30.7%
2015 39.36 1015th 1580 35.8%
2016 38.22 978th 1548 36.8%
2017 39.43 875th 1466 40.3%
2018 46.14 848th 1448 41.4%
2019 44.43 757th 1408 46.2%
2021 22.30 925th 1153 19.8%
2022 27.48 969th 1344 27.9%
2023 34.05 933rd 1470 36.5%
2024 27.62 1062nd 1486 28.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Leota Fiedler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.46 49th 78 37.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leota Fiedler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.11 136th 403 66.3%
2019 15.50 22nd 22 0.0%
2023 35.40 137th 195 29.7%
2024 6.68 225th 225 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leota Fiedler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.73 620th 1397 55.6%
2019 50.62 533rd 1134 53.0%
2021 33.77 537th 749 28.3%
2022 39.78 651st 1099 40.8%
2023 47.25 673rd 1350 50.1%
2024 34.95 906th 1381 34.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Leota Fiedler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.54 869th 1443 39.8%
2019 31.65 827th 1171 29.4%
2021 13.47 843rd 902 6.5%
2022 21.50 910th 1106 17.7%
2023 30.00 906th 1321 31.4%
2024 28.73 975th 1342 27.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Leota Fiedler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.66 808th 1446 44.1%
2019 43.27 677th 1196 43.4%
2021 18.68 787th 915 14.0%
2022 21.17 912th 1139 19.9%
2023 27.40 958th 1334 28.2%
2024 17.75 1118th 1347 17.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Leota Fiedler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.86 143rd 475 69.9%
2023 48.48 128th 321 60.1%
2024 45.65 155th 348 55.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leota Fiedler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.63 59th 222 73.4%
2019 50.03 35th 86 59.3%
2023 43.53 97th 188 48.4%
2024 45.36 89th 201 55.7%
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Rank History for White students at Leota Fiedler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.43 864th 1253 31.0%
2019 38.21 715th 1128 36.6%
2021 18.63 875th 1005 12.9%
2022 20.15 919th 1102 16.6%
2023 25.50 932nd 1198 22.2%
2024 16.74 1060th 1204 12.0%
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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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by a parent
Sunday, February 6, 2011

Open Quote I love Fiedler! Great teachers that really care, excellent principal, and all round great school. The teachers care about the students. They still have the class parties for the holidays, still wear costumes for Halloween, and believe that kids should be kids. They also have an awards assembly each marking period to recognize the students for doing a great job. I also love how they help each student succeed! They help each student in every way they can so that the students learn in a fun environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Leota Fiedler Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 349 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1989 415 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1990 445 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1991 397 4 4 8 3 n/a n/a 25 441
1992 429 5 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 416 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 333 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1995 366 6 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1996 366 6 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1997 364 9 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1998 377 15 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 365 13 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2000 352 13 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2001 358 12 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2002 320 2 1 6 2 n/a n/a 5 336
2003 320 2 1 6 2 n/a n/a 5 336
2004 312 4 1 6 2 n/a n/a 6 331
2005 329 2 3 7 5 n/a n/a 0 346
2006 316 9 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2007 309 9 1 4 1 n/a n/a 2 326
2008 309 14 n/a 7 3 n/a n/a 0 333
2009 301 12 0 7 3 n/a n/a 0 323
2010 266 19 1 7 3 n/a n/a 1 297
2011 254 26 2 11 2 0 1 0 296
2012 352 38 2 22 1 0 0 0 415
2013 406 48 5 26 3 0 1 0 489
2014 399 44 5 17 3 0 7 0 475
2015 364 27 2 13 2 0 11 0 419
2016 353 21 0 14 3 0 11 0 402
2017 387 30 1 17 2 0 12 0 449
2018 385 34 2 33 2 0 27 0 483
2019 324 29 1 37 1 0 32 0 424
2020 310 26 1 36 0 0 36 0 409
2021 306 21 1 27 0 1 42 0 398
2022 314 25 0 34 0 1 33 0 407
2023 314 41 0 37 2 0 28 0 422

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 Leota Fiedler Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 n/a n/a n/a
1989 422 n/a n/a 14.2
1990 455 28.0 16.2 10.1
1991 441 n/a n/a n/a
1992 445 n/a n/a 17.8
1993 427 n/a 0.0 14.3
1994 342 16.8 20.4 14.9
1995 379 19.5 19.4 13.5
1996 379 19.5 19.4 13.5
1997 381 20.0 19.1 12.1
1998 401 20.0 20.1 13
1999 385 20.0 19.3 12.7
2000 369 17.5 21.1 11.9
2001 378 17.8 21.2 13.2
2002 336 18.7 18.0 22.4
2003 336 18.7 18.0 22.4
2004 331 19.9 16.6 23.4
2005 346 18.6 18.6 22.8
2006 335 18.6 18.0 23
2007 326 19.6 16.6 15.7
2008 333 18.3 18.2 22.5
2009 323 17.0 19.0 35.3
2010 297 15.7 18.9 46.6
2011 296 12.5 23.5 45.6
2012 415 22.2 18.6 61.4
2013 489 24.2 20.1 67.3
2014 475 21.7 21.8 68.4
2015 419 19.0 22.0 66.8
2016 402 19.0 21.1 66.4
2017 449 20.8 21.5 70.2
2018 483 22.8 21.1 73.3
2019 424 19.5 21.7 75.2
2020 409 19.5 20.9 81.2
2021 398 18.9 21.0 92.5
2022 407 23.2 17.5 84
2023 422 22.0 19.1 86.3

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 Leota Fiedler Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 n/a n/a n/a
1989 422 n/a n/a 14.2
1990 455 28.0 16.2 10.1
1991 441 n/a n/a n/a
1992 445 n/a n/a 17.8
1993 427 n/a 0.0 14.3
1994 342 16.8 20.4 14.9
1995 379 19.5 19.4 13.5
1996 379 19.5 19.4 13.5
1997 381 20.0 19.1 12.1
1998 401 20.0 20.1 13
1999 385 20.0 19.3 12.7
2000 369 17.5 21.1 11.9
2001 378 17.8 21.2 13.2
2002 336 18.7 18.0 22.4
2003 336 18.7 18.0 22.4
2004 331 19.9 16.6 23.4
2005 346 18.6 18.6 22.8
2006 335 18.6 18.0 23
2007 326 19.6 16.6 15.7
2008 333 18.3 18.2 22.5
2009 323 17.0 19.0 35.3
2010 297 15.7 18.9 46.6
2011 296 12.5 23.5 45.6
2012 415 22.2 18.6 61.4
2013 489 24.2 20.1 67.3
2014 475 21.7 21.8 68.4
2015 419 19.0 22.0 66.8
2016 402 19.0 21.1 66.4
2017 449 20.8 21.5 70.2
2018 483 22.8 21.1 73.3
2019 424 19.5 21.7 75.2
2020 409 19.5 20.9 81.2
2021 398 18.9 21.0 92.5
2022 407 23.2 17.5 84
2023 422 22.0 19.1 86.3

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 Leota Fiedler Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,099 (10.5%) $9,368 (89.5%) $10,467
2020 $1,096 (10.8%) $9,076 (89.2%) $10,172
2021 $1,109 (10.6%) $9,337 (89.4%) $10,446
2022 $2,043 (16.1%) $10,635 (83.9%) $12,679
2023 $2,161 (16.1%) $11,237 (83.9%) $13,398

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Leota Fiedler 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 757th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 933rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leota Fiedler Elementary School)39.931.7
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kearsley Community School District)39.931.7
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Leota Fiedler Elementary School)40.627.2
 13.4%
   4th Grade Math (Kearsley Community School District)40.627.2
 13.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leota Fiedler Elementary School)43.241.4
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kearsley Community School District)43.241.4
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Leota Fiedler Elementary School)4026.5
 13.5%
   5th Grade Math (Kearsley Community School District)4026.5
 13.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Leota Fiedler Elementary School)20.514.9
 5.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Kearsley Community School District)20.514.9
 5.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students424422
 0.5%
African American2941
 41.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3737
Pacific Islander00
White324314
 3.1%
Two or More Races3228
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.2%86.3%
 11%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended Leota Fiedler Elementary School.

Students at Leota Fiedler Elementary School are 74% White, 10% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Leota Fiedler Elementary School usually go on to attend Kearsley High School


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