Brick Elementary School

Summary:

Brick Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, serving 478 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Lincoln Consolidated School District, which is ranked 449 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brick Elementary School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 41.4% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in M-Step assessments, with only 28% of 3rd graders, 29.7% of 4th graders, and 25% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%, respectively. Additionally, 71.55% of Brick Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite these challenges, the school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup similar to nearby Childs Elementary School and Bishop Elementary School.

Interestingly, nearby charter schools, such as Keystone Academy and South Arbor Charter Academy, significantly outperform Brick Elementary School in academic assessments, with much higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. These charter schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and serve a more socioeconomically diverse student population. While Brick Elementary School has seen an increase in spending per student, from $14,262 in 2019-2020 to $19,373 in 2022-2023, this has not translated into improved academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 8970 Whittaker Rd
       Ypsilanti, MI  48197-9440


(734) 484-7031

District: Lincoln Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1148th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,373 Help


Students who attend Brick Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Middle School
High:    Lincoln Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  478

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.0%
African American:
27.6%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.5% Help


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Compare Details Brick Elementary School ranks worse than 77.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.73. (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 Brick Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lincoln Consolidated School District. Racial makeup is: White (54%), African American (27.6%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lincoln Consolidated School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brick Elementary School is 15.7, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Lincoln Consolidated School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brick Elementary School is $19,373, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Lincoln Consolidated School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brick Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brick Elementary School 1148th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Brick Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lincoln Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln Consolidated School District 449th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brick Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.26 1316th 1545 14.8%
2007 28.41 1335th 1565 14.7%
2008 38.95 1212th 1577 23.1%
2009 30.99 1320th 1589 16.9%
2010 33.26 1282nd 1552 17.4%
2011 35.81 1232nd 1552 20.6%
2012 27.81 1241st 1566 20.8%
2013 26.83 1234th 1563 21.0%
2014 33.59 1111th 1533 27.5%
2015 30.81 1147th 1580 27.4%
2016 16.15 1304th 1548 15.8%
2017 6.94 1386th 1466 5.5%
2018 11.02 1349th 1448 6.8%
2019 11.39 1265th 1408 10.2%
2021 7.63 1105th 1153 4.2%
2022 15.73 1140th 1344 15.2%
2023 19.76 1159th 1470 21.2%
2024 21.73 1148th 1486 22.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.11 354th 403 12.2%
2024 17.63 204th 225 9.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.16 1300th 1397 6.9%
2019 16.29 1006th 1134 11.3%
2022 16.04 970th 1099 11.7%
2023 19.47 1123rd 1350 16.8%
2024 16.02 1216th 1381 11.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Brick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.75 1309th 1443 9.3%
2019 13.06 1063rd 1171 9.2%
2022 15.54 986th 1106 10.8%
2023 14.11 1166th 1321 11.7%
2024 23.79 1041st 1342 22.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Brick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.77 1318th 1446 8.9%
2019 7.91 1142nd 1196 4.5%
2022 10.64 1057th 1139 7.2%
2023 19.52 1072nd 1334 19.6%
2024 16.51 1146th 1347 14.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Brick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.65 347th 475 26.9%
2023 41.45 167th 321 48.0%
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Rank History for White students at Brick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.70 1235th 1253 1.4%
2019 7.59 1095th 1128 2.9%
2021 13.56 935th 1005 7.0%
2022 10.97 1037th 1102 5.9%
2023 19.55 1010th 1198 15.7%
2024 27.23 904th 1204 24.9%
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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 Brick Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 581 83 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1989 603 80 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1990 648 95 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1991 679 95 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 784
1992 700 114 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 821
1993 734 101 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 842
1994 728 96 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 836
1995 650 141 14 11 3 n/a n/a 0 819
1996 650 141 14 11 3 n/a n/a 0 819
1997 669 150 14 11 4 n/a n/a 0 848
1998 623 142 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1999 607 149 10 20 0 n/a n/a 0 786
2000 593 156 12 15 3 n/a n/a 0 779
2001 588 191 18 11 6 n/a n/a 0 814
2002 547 185 18 18 6 n/a n/a 0 774
2003 547 185 18 18 6 n/a n/a 0 774
2004 467 178 12 11 5 n/a n/a 0 673
2005 484 207 18 13 2 n/a n/a 0 724
2006 453 214 12 19 2 n/a n/a 0 700
2007 433 210 9 26 5 n/a n/a 0 683
2008 433 200 10 24 8 n/a n/a 0 675
2009 436 187 12 31 9 n/a n/a 0 675
2010 437 159 10 29 8 n/a n/a 0 643
2011 325 123 7 22 2 1 6 0 486
2012 312 129 7 17 3 0 7 0 475
2013 359 128 6 28 3 0 7 0 531
2014 347 131 6 29 4 1 11 0 529
2015 321 121 7 29 3 1 16 0 498
2016 379 144 7 38 0 1 31 0 600
2017 337 127 7 32 0 0 43 0 546
2018 312 133 9 25 0 0 41 0 520
2019 281 129 7 27 0 0 50 0 494
2020 263 140 8 28 1 0 56 0 496
2021 236 136 7 30 1 1 46 0 457
2022 243 133 4 32 1 1 51 0 465
2023 258 132 5 32 1 1 49 0 478

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 Brick Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 674 n/a n/a n/a
1989 688 n/a n/a 7.7
1990 749 44.0 17.0 10.8
1991 784 n/a n/a n/a
1992 821 n/a n/a n/a
1993 842 n/a 0.0 17.5
1994 836 43.3 19.3 17
1995 819 34.0 24.1 17.2
1996 819 34.0 24.1 17.2
1997 848 42.0 20.2 18.6
1998 785 37.0 21.2 17.3
1999 786 39.0 20.2 19.5
2000 779 42.1 18.5 25
2001 814 41.8 19.5 27.9
2002 774 n/a n/a 28.7
2003 774 n/a n/a 28.7
2004 673 37.4 18.0 27
2005 724 40.7 17.8 33.7
2006 700 43.7 16.0 37.9
2007 683 41.5 16.5 40.7
2008 675 41.5 16.3 12.4
2009 675 43.9 15.4 22.1
2010 643 42.1 15.2 56.8
2011 486 32.1 15.1 56.4
2012 475 28.9 16.4 63.6
2013 531 33.0 16.0 66.5
2014 529 32.9 16.0 66.7
2015 498 31.0 16.0 63.3
2016 600 28.0 21.4 64.8
2017 546 34.5 15.7 59.9
2018 520 32.9 15.7 65.8
2019 494 32.6 15.1 61.5
2020 496 31.5 15.7 67.3
2021 457 31.2 14.6 66.3
2022 465 30.3 15.3 68
2023 478 30.3 15.7 71.5

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 Brick Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 674 n/a n/a n/a
1989 688 n/a n/a 7.7
1990 749 44.0 17.0 10.8
1991 784 n/a n/a n/a
1992 821 n/a n/a n/a
1993 842 n/a 0.0 17.5
1994 836 43.3 19.3 17
1995 819 34.0 24.1 17.2
1996 819 34.0 24.1 17.2
1997 848 42.0 20.2 18.6
1998 785 37.0 21.2 17.3
1999 786 39.0 20.2 19.5
2000 779 42.1 18.5 25
2001 814 41.8 19.5 27.9
2002 774 n/a n/a 28.7
2003 774 n/a n/a 28.7
2004 673 37.4 18.0 27
2005 724 40.7 17.8 33.7
2006 700 43.7 16.0 37.9
2007 683 41.5 16.5 40.7
2008 675 41.5 16.3 12.4
2009 675 43.9 15.4 22.1
2010 643 42.1 15.2 56.8
2011 486 32.1 15.1 56.4
2012 475 28.9 16.4 63.6
2013 531 33.0 16.0 66.5
2014 529 32.9 16.0 66.7
2015 498 31.0 16.0 63.3
2016 600 28.0 21.4 64.8
2017 546 34.5 15.7 59.9
2018 520 32.9 15.7 65.8
2019 494 32.6 15.1 61.5
2020 496 31.5 15.7 67.3
2021 457 31.2 14.6 66.3
2022 465 30.3 15.3 68
2023 478 30.3 15.7 71.5

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 Brick Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,972 (13.8%) $12,267 (86.2%) $14,239
2020 $1,910 (13.4%) $12,353 (86.6%) $14,262
2021 $1,806 (11.6%) $13,727 (88.4%) $15,533
2022 $3,671 (21.7%) $13,282 (78.3%) $16,953
2023 $3,486 (18.0%) $15,887 (82.0%) $19,372

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brick Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1265th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1159th of 1470 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brick Elementary School)30.718.7
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Consolidated School District)35.219.9
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Brick Elementary School)3222.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Lincoln Consolidated School District)33.819
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brick Elementary School)10.225.6
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Consolidated School District)36.333.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Brick Elementary School)11.416.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade Math (Lincoln Consolidated School District)22.618.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brick Elementary School)21.331.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln Consolidated School District)25.429.5
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Brick Elementary School)19.120.3
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Lincoln Consolidated School District)19.117
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Brick Elementary School)6.76.3
 0.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Lincoln Consolidated School District)6.39.3
 3%
   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 Students494478
 3.2%
African American129132
 2.3%
American Indian01
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic2732
 18.5%
Pacific Islander01
White281258
 8.2%
Two or More Races5049
 2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.5%71.5%
 10%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brick Elementary School

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

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Lincoln Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Brick Elementary School.

Students at Brick Elementary School are 54% White, 28% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Brick Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.7% of Michigan elementary schools.


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