Harrington Elementary School

Summary:

Harrington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albion, Michigan, serving 262 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Marshall Public Schools district, which is ranked 246 out of 610 districts in the state.

Harrington Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Walters Elementary, Gordon Elementary, and Hughes Elementary in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (38.55%) compared to the 1.3% to 8.62% range at nearby schools. Harrington also struggles with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 35% to 86.2% in recent years, much higher than the 14.6% to 28.2% seen at other local schools. Academically, Harrington students perform far below their peers, with only 7.14% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 45.7% at Walters, 54.8% at Gordon, and 34.1% at Hughes.

These challenges at Harrington Elementary appear to be closely tied to socioeconomic factors, as the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.35% to 99.27% over the past few years. This is much higher than the 34.58% to 65.45% range seen at nearby schools. Despite these needs, Harrington has the highest per-student spending, from $13,283 to $19,271, compared to $0 to $15,759 at other local schools. Addressing the racial disparities, chronic absenteeism, and academic performance gaps at Harrington will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach focused on equity and targeted interventions to support the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 S Clark St
       Albion, MI  49224-1915


(269) 781-1261

District: Marshall Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1465th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,271 Help


Students who attend Harrington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Marshall Middle School
High:    Marshall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  262

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.5%
White:
32.4%
Two or more races:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harrington Elementary School ranks worse than 98.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marshall Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.87. (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 Student population at Harrington Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.5%), White (32.4%), two or more races (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Marshall Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrington Elementary School is 14.4, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Marshall Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrington Elementary School is $19,271, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marshall Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrington Elementary School 1465th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Harrington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Marshall Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall Public Schools 246th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harrington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harrington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.20 1357th 1470 7.7%
2024 4.87 1465th 1486 1.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.69 1292nd 1397 7.5%
2023 9.18 1285th 1350 4.8%
2024 6.33 1360th 1381 1.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Harrington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.52 1242nd 1443 13.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Harrington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.40 1391st 1446 3.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Harrington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.56 366th 475 22.9%
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Rank History for White students at Harrington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.34 955th 1253 23.8%
2024 7.29 1160th 1204 3.7%
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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.

Harrington Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harrington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 86 159 1 8 1 2 5 0 262
2018 64 136 1 16 0 1 18 0 236
2019 72 130 2 24 0 0 27 0 255
2020 75 139 0 21 0 0 36 0 271
2021 77 125 0 25 0 0 28 0 255
2022 85 115 0 34 0 0 40 0 274
2023 85 101 1 36 0 0 39 0 262

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 Harrington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 262 18.0 14.4 87
2018 236 19.0 12.3 73.7
2019 255 21.7 11.7 79.2
2020 271 19.9 13.6 81.9
2021 255 17.9 14.2 82.4
2022 274 21.0 12.9 99.3
2023 262 18.0 14.4 85.1

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 Harrington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 262 18.0 14.4 87
2018 236 19.0 12.3 73.7
2019 255 21.7 11.7 79.2
2020 271 19.9 13.6 81.9
2021 255 17.9 14.2 82.4
2022 274 21.0 12.9 99.3
2023 262 18.0 14.4 85.1

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 Harrington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,295 (17.3%) $10,967 (82.7%) $13,262
2020 $2,810 (21.2%) $10,472 (78.8%) $13,283
2021 $3,622 (26.4%) $10,078 (73.6%) $13,701
2022 $6,177 (36.7%) $10,648 (63.3%) $16,825
2023 $7,566 (39.3%) $11,705 (60.7%) $19,270

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrington 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Harrington Elementary School)11.117.9
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Marshall Public Schools)38.359.4
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.741.5
 5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Elementary School)26.215.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Public Schools)49.842.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students255262
 2.7%
African American130101
 22.3%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2436
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White7285
 18.1%
Two or More Races2739
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.2%85.1%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrington Elementary School

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

Middle : Marshall Middle School
High : Marshall High School

Students at Harrington Elementary School are 39% African American, 32% White, 15% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 262 students attended Harrington Elementary School.

Harrington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Michigan elementary schools.


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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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