Marie C Graham Elementary School

Summary:

Marie C Graham Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school located in Harrison Township, Michigan, serving 334 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools district.

While Marie C Graham has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 58.38% White, 23.95% African American, 4.49% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, and 10.78% two or more races, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, with a ranking between 794 and 1088 out of 1344-1486 schools over the past several years. This performance is notably lower than the surrounding schools, such as Prevail Academy and Charles C McGlinnen School. Additionally, Marie C Graham has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 19.6% in 2018-2019 to 41.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby schools' rates ranging from 10.2% to 65.3%.

The school's test scores on the M-Step assessments are generally lower than the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools district and the state of Michigan averages, and its performance for specific student groups, such as White students and students with low socioeconomic status, suggests that the school may need to address equity and achievement gaps within its diverse student population. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, but this increased funding does not appear to have translated into significant improvements in academic performance or statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 25555 Crocker Blvd
       Harrison Township, MI  48045-3443


(586) 783-6460

District: L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
804th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,178 Help


Students who attend Marie C Graham Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Middle School Central
High:    High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.3%
African American:
22.4%
Two or more races:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Compare Details Marie C Graham Elementary School ranks worse than 54.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.69. (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 (61.3%), African American (22.4%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marie C Graham Elementary School is 12, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marie C Graham Elementary School is $16,178, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marie C Graham Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marie C Graham Elementary School 804th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Marie C Graham Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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L'Anse Creuse Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks L'Anse Creuse Public Schools 288th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marie C Graham Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Marie C Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.85 997th 1545 35.5%
2007 58.60 776th 1565 50.4%
2008 51.22 1010th 1577 36.0%
2009 50.58 1047th 1589 34.1%
2010 44.69 1158th 1552 25.4%
2011 57.11 855th 1552 44.9%
2012 59.42 639th 1566 59.2%
2013 60.66 622nd 1563 60.2%
2014 48.56 856th 1533 44.2%
2015 55.41 703rd 1580 55.5%
2016 42.97 910th 1548 41.2%
2017 24.89 1088th 1466 25.8%
2018 42.87 901st 1448 37.8%
2019 32.21 957th 1408 32.0%
2021 26.10 867th 1153 24.8%
2022 29.46 941st 1344 30.0%
2023 43.46 794th 1470 46.0%
2024 42.69 804th 1486 45.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Marie C Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.86 81st 195 58.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marie C Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.47 528th 1397 62.2%
2019 49.42 565th 1134 50.2%
2021 28.70 583rd 749 22.2%
2022 39.67 656th 1099 40.3%
2023 52.77 568th 1350 57.9%
2024 57.46 508th 1381 63.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Marie C Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.51 910th 1443 36.9%
2019 22.18 952nd 1171 18.7%
2022 41.17 628th 1106 43.2%
2023 34.94 847th 1321 35.9%
2024 41.19 738th 1342 45.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Marie C Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.41 823rd 1446 43.1%
2019 43.41 675th 1196 43.6%
2021 25.14 722nd 915 21.1%
2022 24.50 866th 1139 24.0%
2023 44.08 713th 1334 46.6%
2024 38.55 804th 1347 40.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Marie C Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.47 60th 475 87.4%
2023 56.28 99th 321 69.2%
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Rank History for White students at Marie C Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.25 848th 1253 32.3%
2019 30.45 819th 1128 27.4%
2021 35.20 667th 1005 33.6%
2022 30.59 775th 1102 29.7%
2023 52.02 555th 1198 53.7%
2024 44.45 656th 1204 45.5%
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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 Marie C Graham Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 477 6 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 495
1989 494 13 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 519
1990 512 19 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1991 515 14 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1992 499 14 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 457 14 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 482
1994 446 11 5 3 9 n/a n/a 0 474
1995 437 12 7 1 3 n/a n/a 0 460
1996 437 12 7 1 3 n/a n/a 0 460
1997 437 12 7 1 3 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 421 12 9 1 4 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 421 16 8 3 4 n/a n/a 0 452
2000 403 15 3 3 5 n/a n/a 0 429
2001 375 30 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 384 39 8 14 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 384 39 8 14 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 379 38 3 17 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 365 55 2 22 2 n/a n/a 0 446
2006 392 42 2 21 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2007 370 49 5 17 1 n/a n/a 5 447
2008 335 56 6 21 1 n/a n/a 12 431
2009 343 71 7 29 1 n/a n/a 18 469
2010 336 87 5 32 3 n/a n/a 21 484
2011 289 81 2 6 0 1 21 0 400
2012 268 74 3 2 1 0 22 0 370
2013 270 67 5 5 2 0 27 0 376
2014 245 76 8 5 0 0 23 0 357
2015 228 76 7 11 0 0 20 0 342
2016 212 91 5 11 2 0 28 0 349
2017 232 92 5 11 1 0 31 0 372
2018 226 84 8 13 1 0 32 0 364
2019 214 102 11 13 0 0 36 0 376
2020 227 86 12 16 0 0 36 0 377
2021 215 72 10 14 1 0 40 0 352
2022 205 77 8 15 1 0 33 0 339
2023 195 80 6 15 2 0 36 0 334
2024 200 73 4 11 2 0 36 0 326

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 Marie C Graham 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 519 n/a n/a 8.9
1990 540 28.0 19.2 9.3
1991 545 n/a n/a n/a
1992 524 n/a n/a n/a
1993 482 n/a 0.0 17
1994 474 18.0 26.3 10.1
1995 460 17.5 26.3 14.6
1996 460 17.5 26.3 14.6
1997 460 18.0 25.6 13
1998 447 21.0 21.3 10.5
1999 452 20.0 22.6 14.2
2000 429 17.5 24.5 18.6
2001 418 18.0 23.2 20.1
2002 447 24.1 18.5 28.2
2003 447 24.1 18.5 28.2
2004 438 25.2 17.4 34.5
2005 446 22.6 19.7 36.1
2006 458 24.0 19.1 36.5
2007 447 22.4 20.0 37.8
2008 431 19.7 21.9 46.1
2009 469 21.5 21.8 49.9
2010 484 21.0 22.9 55.9
2011 400 19.5 20.4 52.8
2012 370 21.1 17.4 53.5
2013 376 23.2 16.1 54.8
2014 357 25.1 14.2 56.6
2015 342 29.0 11.7 50.9
2016 349 24.0 14.5 53.3
2017 372 24.1 15.4 51.9
2018 364 21.3 17.0 53.6
2019 376 23.8 15.7 63.6
2020 377 25.1 15.0 57
2021 352 22.1 15.8 61.6
2022 339 22.7 14.9 63.4
2023 334 23.9 13.9 62.9
2024 326 27.1 12.0 70.2

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 Marie C Graham 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 519 n/a n/a 8.9
1990 540 28.0 19.2 9.3
1991 545 n/a n/a n/a
1992 524 n/a n/a n/a
1993 482 n/a 0.0 17
1994 474 18.0 26.3 10.1
1995 460 17.5 26.3 14.6
1996 460 17.5 26.3 14.6
1997 460 18.0 25.6 13
1998 447 21.0 21.3 10.5
1999 452 20.0 22.6 14.2
2000 429 17.5 24.5 18.6
2001 418 18.0 23.2 20.1
2002 447 24.1 18.5 28.2
2003 447 24.1 18.5 28.2
2004 438 25.2 17.4 34.5
2005 446 22.6 19.7 36.1
2006 458 24.0 19.1 36.5
2007 447 22.4 20.0 37.8
2008 431 19.7 21.9 46.1
2009 469 21.5 21.8 49.9
2010 484 21.0 22.9 55.9
2011 400 19.5 20.4 52.8
2012 370 21.1 17.4 53.5
2013 376 23.2 16.1 54.8
2014 357 25.1 14.2 56.6
2015 342 29.0 11.7 50.9
2016 349 24.0 14.5 53.3
2017 372 24.1 15.4 51.9
2018 364 21.3 17.0 53.6
2019 376 23.8 15.7 63.6
2020 377 25.1 15.0 57
2021 352 22.1 15.8 61.6
2022 339 22.7 14.9 63.4
2023 334 23.9 13.9 62.9
2024 326 27.1 12.0 70.2

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 Marie C Graham Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $685 (7.2%) $8,785 (92.8%) $9,470
2020 $751 (8.4%) $8,210 (91.6%) $8,961
2021 $814 (7.7%) $9,709 (92.3%) $10,523
2022 $2,286 (15.8%) $12,185 (84.2%) $14,471
2023 $2,418 (14.9%) $13,760 (85.1%) $16,178

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marie C Graham 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 957th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 794th of 1470 Elementary schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marie C Graham Elementary School)3928.8
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)4840.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Marie C Graham Elementary School)37.334.8
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)48.339.4
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marie C Graham Elementary School)5048.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)53.250.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Marie C Graham Elementary School)36.934.6
 2.3%
   4th Grade Math (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)40.839.6
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marie C Graham Elementary School)42.951.8
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)56.347.4
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Marie C Graham Elementary School)15.926.8
 10.9%
   5th Grade Math (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)35.530.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Marie C Graham Elementary School)7.917.9
 10%
   5th Grade Social Studies (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)21.217.4
 3.8%
   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 Students376334
 11.2%
African American10280
 21.6%
American Indian02
Asian116
 45.5%
Hispanic1315
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White214195
 8.9%
Two or More Races3636
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.6%62.9%
 0.7%


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Marie C Graham Elementary School ranks 804th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Marie C Graham Elementary School are 61% White, 22% African American, 11% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Marie C Graham Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Middle School Central
High : High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 326 students attended Marie C Graham Elementary School.


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