Willow School

Summary:

Willow School is an elementary school in Lansing, Michigan, serving 202 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lansing Public School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willow School stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of minority students, with 42.57% African American and 27.23% Hispanic enrollment, compared to a more balanced racial mix at other local schools. The school also faces an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 91.4%, much higher than the 31.1% to 93.7% range of nearby schools. Academically, Willow School's performance on M-Step tests lags behind state and district averages, with only 35.3% of 3rd-graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 40.9% statewide and 18.8% in the Lansing district. Despite this, Willow School has the highest spending per student, at $20,019, among the analyzed schools.

These challenges at Willow School suggest a need for a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of racial segregation, chronic absenteeism, and academic underperformance. Nearby Cole Academy and Windemere Park Charter Academy generally outperform Willow School, raising questions about the effectiveness of the traditional public school model in serving disadvantaged students and the potential role of charter schools in providing alternative educational options.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1012 W Willow St
       Lansing, MI  48915-2252


(517) 755-1680

District: Lansing Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,019 Help


Students who attend Willow School usually attend:

Middle:    Mt Hope School
    Sheridan Road

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  202

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.6%
Hispanic:
27.2%
Two or more races:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willow School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.97. (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 Student population at Willow School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.6%), Hispanic (27.2%), two or more races (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow School is 12.8, which is the 3rd best among 13 elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow School is $20,019, which is the 4th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Lansing Public School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Willow School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lansing Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lansing Public School District 553rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willow School

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Rank History for all students at Willow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.10 1405th 1545 9.1%
2007 16.04 1443rd 1565 7.8%
2008 21.91 1394th 1577 11.6%
2009 46.66 1113th 1589 30.0%
2010 44.58 1160th 1552 25.3%
2011 35.36 1241st 1552 20.0%
2012 15.80 1413th 1566 9.8%
2023 21.97 1114th 1470 24.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.84 889th 1350 34.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Willow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.08 1063rd 1334 20.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Willow School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 211 191 0 85 6 n/a n/a 0 493
1989 227 204 0 83 4 n/a n/a 0 518
1990 232 222 3 91 8 n/a n/a 0 556
1991 204 138 4 103 8 n/a n/a 0 457
1992 199 134 12 90 10 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 181 123 7 103 9 n/a n/a 0 423
1994 170 134 13 86 9 n/a n/a 0 412
1995 141 143 2 60 11 n/a n/a 0 357
1996 141 143 2 60 11 n/a n/a 0 357
1997 129 128 5 37 8 n/a n/a 0 307
1998 84 146 0 56 4 n/a n/a 0 290
1999 85 123 2 55 4 n/a n/a 0 269
2000 69 108 2 44 4 n/a n/a 0 227
2001 59 117 2 64 5 n/a n/a 0 247
2002 65 132 2 35 4 n/a n/a 0 238
2003 65 132 2 35 4 n/a n/a 0 238
2004 51 135 3 33 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2005 49 132 3 44 1 n/a n/a 0 229
2006 54 144 5 78 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2007 55 134 4 59 6 n/a n/a 0 258
2008 58 131 3 57 10 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 71 152 0 45 4 n/a n/a 0 272
2010 69 144 0 40 6 n/a n/a 0 259
2011 48 155 1 44 4 0 0 0 252
2012 47 132 3 59 4 0 7 0 252
2014 35 75 7 39 1 0 17 0 174
2015 57 95 4 54 1 0 26 0 237
2016 33 68 3 31 1 0 20 0 156
2017 33 66 5 35 0 0 16 0 155
2018 37 65 2 39 0 0 15 0 158
2019 34 70 3 28 0 0 19 0 154
2020 35 72 4 40 1 0 15 0 167
2021 24 58 3 42 1 1 17 0 146
2022 21 62 4 44 0 1 26 0 158
2023 27 86 4 55 0 1 29 0 202

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 Willow School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 n/a n/a n/a
1989 518 n/a n/a 46.3
1990 556 23.0 24.1 48.2
1991 457 n/a n/a n/a
1992 445 n/a n/a 53.5
1993 423 n/a 0.0 67.8
1994 412 18.5 22.3 63.1
1995 357 17.0 21.0 69.5
1996 357 17.0 21.0 69.5
1997 307 17.0 18.1 69.7
1998 290 15.0 19.3 70.7
1999 269 19.0 14.2 74.7
2000 227 17.4 13.0 88.1
2001 247 18.5 13.4 85.8
2002 238 1.0 238.0 87
2003 238 1.0 238.0 87
2004 223 6.0 37.2 94.2
2005 229 18.0 12.7 90
2006 283 21.0 13.5 87.6
2007 258 19.0 13.6 90.7
2008 259 19.6 13.2 86.5
2009 272 18.1 15.0 86
2010 259 18.5 14.0 93.8
2011 252 18.0 14.0 93.7
2012 252 16.0 15.7 77.8
2014 174 16.4 10.5 77
2015 237 18.0 13.1 79.7
2016 156 13.0 12.0 91
2017 155 15.0 10.3 92.3
2018 158 13.2 11.8 90.5
2019 154 14.4 10.6 88.3
2020 167 12.6 13.2 94
2021 146 17.1 8.4 91.1
2022 158 13.6 11.5 89.9
2023 202 15.7 12.8 92.6

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 Willow School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 n/a n/a n/a
1989 518 n/a n/a 46.3
1990 556 23.0 24.1 48.2
1991 457 n/a n/a n/a
1992 445 n/a n/a 53.5
1993 423 n/a 0.0 67.8
1994 412 18.5 22.3 63.1
1995 357 17.0 21.0 69.5
1996 357 17.0 21.0 69.5
1997 307 17.0 18.1 69.7
1998 290 15.0 19.3 70.7
1999 269 19.0 14.2 74.7
2000 227 17.4 13.0 88.1
2001 247 18.5 13.4 85.8
2002 238 1.0 238.0 87
2003 238 1.0 238.0 87
2004 223 6.0 37.2 94.2
2005 229 18.0 12.7 90
2006 283 21.0 13.5 87.6
2007 258 19.0 13.6 90.7
2008 259 19.6 13.2 86.5
2009 272 18.1 15.0 86
2010 259 18.5 14.0 93.8
2011 252 18.0 14.0 93.7
2012 252 16.0 15.7 77.8
2014 174 16.4 10.5 77
2015 237 18.0 13.1 79.7
2016 156 13.0 12.0 91
2017 155 15.0 10.3 92.3
2018 158 13.2 11.8 90.5
2019 154 14.4 10.6 88.3
2020 167 12.6 13.2 94
2021 146 17.1 8.4 91.1
2022 158 13.6 11.5 89.9
2023 202 15.7 12.8 92.6

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 Willow School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $5,038 (26.1%) $14,241 (73.9%) $19,279
2020 $4,072 (24.6%) $12,451 (75.4%) $16,523
2021 $4,347 (23.2%) $14,416 (76.8%) $18,763
2022 $5,106 (29.3%) $12,330 (70.7%) $17,436
2023 $5,130 (25.6%) $14,889 (74.4%) $20,019

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willow School)11.835.3
 23.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lansing Public School District)23.818.8
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Willow School)14.723.5
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Lansing Public School District)27.618
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students154202
 31.2%
African American7086
 22.9%
American Indian00
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic2855
 96.4%
Pacific Islander01
White3427
 20.6%
Two or More Races1929
 52.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.3%92.6%
 4.3%


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Students who attend Willow School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mt Hope School
Middle : Sheridan Road

In the 2022-23 school year, 202 students attended Willow School.

Students at Willow School are 43% African American, 27% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 13% White, 2% 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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