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Marcellus Elementary School

Summary:

Marcellus Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 300 students in grades PK-5 in Marcellus, Michigan. The school is part of the Marcellus Community Schools district, which is ranked 173 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Marcellus Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in M-Step test scores across grades 3-5 in both English Language Arts and Math. For example, in 2023-2024, 50% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 39.6%, and 67.5% were proficient in Math compared to 43.4% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 68-70% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, these students perform exceptionally well, with the school ranking in the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools for this subgroup. Marcellus Elementary outperforms many nearby schools in academic achievement, particularly in Math, where 67.5% of 3rd graders were proficient compared to 54.9% at Mattawan Later Elementary, the highest-performing nearby school.

While Marcellus Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.5% in 2018-2019 to 27.4% in 2022-2023, the school's overall performance is strong. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 450 out of 1,486 schools (top 30%) in 2023-2024 to 742 out of 1,153 schools (bottom 35%) in 2020-2021, suggesting room for improvement to consistently maintain a higher ranking. However, Marcellus Elementary's exceptional performance for students from low-income backgrounds and its strong academic achievement in core subjects make it a standout school in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 301 Arbor St E
       Marcellus, MI  49067-8521

(269) 646-9209

District: Marcellus Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
450th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,088 Help


Students who attend Marcellus Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Marcellus High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  300

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Two or more races:
7.0%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marcellus Elementary School ranks better than 69.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.47. (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 (88.7%), two or more races (7%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marcellus Elementary School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marcellus Elementary School is $13,088.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marcellus Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marcellus Elementary School 450th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Marcellus Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Marcellus Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marcellus Community Schools 173rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marcellus Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Marcellus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.14 726th 1545 53.0%
2007 62.41 674th 1565 56.9%
2008 68.92 530th 1577 66.4%
2009 65.70 640th 1589 59.7%
2010 71.46 466th 1552 70.0%
2011 77.49 267th 1552 82.8%
2012 57.26 687th 1566 56.1%
2013 54.93 750th 1563 52.0%
2014 51.43 806th 1533 47.4%
2015 55.02 712th 1580 54.9%
2016 54.69 702nd 1548 54.7%
2017 52.79 638th 1466 56.5%
2018 43.57 889th 1448 38.6%
2019 32.42 955th 1408 32.2%
2021 35.19 742nd 1153 35.6%
2022 54.09 572nd 1344 57.4%
2023 61.97 519th 1470 64.7%
2024 67.47 450th 1486 69.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marcellus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.92 689th 1397 50.7%
2019 46.87 605th 1134 46.6%
2021 45.90 395th 749 47.3%
2022 80.15 109th 1099 90.1%
2023 75.45 206th 1350 84.7%
2024 80.60 144th 1381 89.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Marcellus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.94 812th 1443 43.7%
2019 32.81 812th 1171 30.7%
2021 19.59 784th 902 13.1%
2022 43.13 606th 1106 45.2%
2023 54.85 524th 1321 60.3%
2024 51.46 593rd 1342 55.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Marcellus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.26 936th 1446 35.3%
2019 38.01 754th 1196 37.0%
2021 50.96 412th 915 55.0%
2022 62.44 382nd 1139 66.5%
2023 60.04 495th 1334 62.9%
2024 70.26 354th 1347 73.7%
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Rank History for White students at Marcellus Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.88 928th 1253 25.9%
2019 25.27 894th 1128 20.7%
2021 28.24 757th 1005 24.7%
2022 41.39 644th 1102 41.6%
2023 52.81 537th 1198 55.2%
2024 56.41 501st 1204 58.4%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marcellus Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 439 8 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1989 447 9 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1990 426 11 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 454 5 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1992 464 3 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1993 446 6 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1994 455 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 480 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 480 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 486 5 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 398 4 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1999 360 2 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2000 346 7 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 360 11 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2002 318 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2003 318 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2004 298 6 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2005 315 11 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2006 304 6 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 358 3 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2008 321 6 n/a 6 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2009 315 6 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2010 319 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2011 268 3 2 6 0 0 1 0 280
2012 352 12 4 6 0 0 3 0 377
2013 317 11 3 3 0 0 2 0 336
2014 316 11 3 8 0 2 7 0 347
2015 321 7 3 12 0 1 7 0 351
2016 304 6 2 13 0 2 15 0 342
2017 283 6 1 8 0 2 18 0 318
2018 282 5 0 8 0 0 22 0 317
2019 307 5 0 12 0 0 21 0 345
2020 298 3 0 16 0 0 28 0 345
2021 290 3 0 13 0 0 23 0 329
2022 283 1 0 9 0 0 25 0 318
2023 266 1 0 12 0 0 21 0 300

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 Marcellus Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 n/a n/a n/a
1989 459 n/a n/a 20.7
1990 448 22.0 20.3 22.3
1991 466 n/a n/a n/a
1992 479 n/a n/a n/a
1993 460 n/a 0.0 35.9
1994 461 23.5 19.6 36.7
1995 492 24.4 20.2 20.5
1996 492 24.4 20.2 20.5
1997 502 24.0 20.9 28.5
1998 411 21.0 19.6 40.9
1999 371 22.0 16.9 42
2000 364 23.5 15.5 60.7
2001 379 25.1 15.1 57.3
2002 322 23.6 13.6 47.5
2003 322 23.6 13.6 47.5
2004 315 22.0 14.3 53.3
2005 339 21.0 16.1 57.2
2006 323 21.0 15.4 61.9
2007 374 20.0 18.7 46.8
2008 334 17.5 19.1 49.7
2009 330 16.5 20.0 54.8
2010 325 17.5 18.5 60.9
2011 280 16.7 16.7 63.6
2012 377 19.9 18.8 62.3
2013 336 21.2 15.8 59.5
2014 347 19.4 17.8 64.6
2015 351 20.0 17.5 63
2016 342 19.0 18.0 69.3
2017 318 20.0 15.8 61.3
2018 317 20.0 15.8 67.8
2019 345 20.4 16.8 70.7
2020 345 19.6 17.5 78.3
2021 329 20.4 16.0 69.6
2022 318 15.5 20.5 68.2
2023 300 16.7 17.9 68.7

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 Marcellus Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 n/a n/a n/a
1989 459 n/a n/a 20.7
1990 448 22.0 20.3 22.3
1991 466 n/a n/a n/a
1992 479 n/a n/a n/a
1993 460 n/a 0.0 35.9
1994 461 23.5 19.6 36.7
1995 492 24.4 20.2 20.5
1996 492 24.4 20.2 20.5
1997 502 24.0 20.9 28.5
1998 411 21.0 19.6 40.9
1999 371 22.0 16.9 42
2000 364 23.5 15.5 60.7
2001 379 25.1 15.1 57.3
2002 322 23.6 13.6 47.5
2003 322 23.6 13.6 47.5
2004 315 22.0 14.3 53.3
2005 339 21.0 16.1 57.2
2006 323 21.0 15.4 61.9
2007 374 20.0 18.7 46.8
2008 334 17.5 19.1 49.7
2009 330 16.5 20.0 54.8
2010 325 17.5 18.5 60.9
2011 280 16.7 16.7 63.6
2012 377 19.9 18.8 62.3
2013 336 21.2 15.8 59.5
2014 347 19.4 17.8 64.6
2015 351 20.0 17.5 63
2016 342 19.0 18.0 69.3
2017 318 20.0 15.8 61.3
2018 317 20.0 15.8 67.8
2019 345 20.4 16.8 70.7
2020 345 19.6 17.5 78.3
2021 329 20.4 16.0 69.6
2022 318 15.5 20.5 68.2
2023 300 16.7 17.9 68.7

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 Marcellus Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $997 (10.7%) $8,321 (89.3%) $9,318
2020 $1,213 (12.4%) $8,607 (87.6%) $9,820
2021 $2,125 (19.5%) $8,759 (80.5%) $10,884
2022 $2,006 (17.5%) $9,434 (82.5%) $11,440
2023 $2,018 (15.4%) $11,070 (84.6%) $13,088

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marcellus 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 955th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 519th of 1470 Elementary schools
 32.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marcellus Elementary School)5050
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marcellus Community Schools)5050
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Marcellus Elementary School)5057.4
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Marcellus Community Schools)5057.4
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marcellus Elementary School)2554.5
 29.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marcellus Community Schools)2554.5
 29.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Marcellus Elementary School)36.550
 13.5%
   4th Grade Math (Marcellus Community Schools)36.550
 13.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marcellus Elementary School)34.138.2
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marcellus Community Schools)34.138.2
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Marcellus Elementary School)26.840
 13.2%
   5th Grade Math (Marcellus Community Schools)26.840
 13.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Marcellus Elementary School)12.220
 7.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Marcellus Community Schools)12.220
 7.8%
   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 Students345300
 13%
African American51
 80%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1212
Pacific Islander00
White307266
 13.4%
Two or More Races2121
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.7%68.7%
 2.1%

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

High : Marcellus High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 300 students attended Marcellus Elementary School.

Students at Marcellus Elementary School are 89% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Marcellus Elementary School ranks 450th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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