Mendon Elementary School

Summary:

Mendon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 188 students in grades PK-5 in the Mendon Community School District. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a favorable student-teacher ratio, the school has consistently underperformed, ranking in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools with a 1-2 star rating out of 5.

Mendon Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (89-94%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Schoolcraft Elementary, Lake Center Elementary, and Indian Lake Elementary. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on M-Step assessments, with only 12.5% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 39.6%. Chronic absenteeism has also risen sharply, from 6.4% in 2018-2019 to 28.7% in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, significantly higher than nearby schools.

Mendon Elementary's struggles are particularly pronounced for female students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of Michigan elementary schools. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and favorable staffing, its performance has steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting that factors beyond funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges. Understanding the practices and strategies employed at the higher-performing nearby schools could provide valuable insights to help Mendon Elementary address its academic and attendance issues.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 306 Lane St
       Mendon, MI  49072-9799


(269) 496-2175

District: Mendon Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1142nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,397 Help


Students who attend Mendon Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Mendon MiddleHigh School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  200

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.5%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mendon Elementary School ranks worse than 76.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.03. (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 (91.5%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mendon Elementary School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mendon Elementary School is $13,397.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mendon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendon Elementary School 1142nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Mendon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mendon Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendon Community School District 437th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mendon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mendon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.47 889th 1545 42.5%
2007 65.34 577th 1565 63.1%
2008 55.45 894th 1577 43.3%
2009 55.40 918th 1589 42.2%
2010 72.06 441st 1552 71.6%
2011 67.40 546th 1552 64.8%
2012 43.58 986th 1566 37.0%
2013 39.81 1029th 1563 34.2%
2014 42.72 970th 1533 36.7%
2015 53.23 749th 1580 52.6%
2016 62.56 555th 1548 64.1%
2017 61.89 475th 1466 67.6%
2018 53.49 728th 1448 49.7%
2019 37.89 874th 1408 37.9%
2021 19.53 967th 1153 16.1%
2022 30.79 918th 1344 31.7%
2023 27.36 1034th 1470 29.7%
2024 22.03 1142nd 1486 23.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mendon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.69 472nd 1397 66.2%
2019 56.28 447th 1134 60.6%
2022 45.65 567th 1099 48.4%
2023 43.85 737th 1350 45.4%
2024 29.35 1007th 1381 27.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mendon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.79 686th 1443 52.5%
2019 42.23 685th 1171 41.5%
2022 17.12 961st 1106 13.1%
2023 25.12 987th 1321 25.3%
2024 20.24 1081st 1342 19.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mendon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.22 753rd 1446 47.9%
2023 31.83 894th 1334 33.0%
2024 28.56 947th 1347 29.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mendon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.91 809th 1253 35.4%
2019 25.72 888th 1128 21.3%
2021 15.42 911th 1005 9.4%
2022 20.40 918th 1102 16.7%
2023 16.97 1042nd 1198 13.0%
2024 8.32 1149th 1204 4.6%
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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 Mendon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 394 8 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1989 379 10 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1990 380 11 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1991 378 17 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 401
1992 385 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 381 18 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1994 403 15 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 405 10 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 405 10 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1997 364 9 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1998 366 8 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1999 391 9 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 386 12 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2001 390 6 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 357 6 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2003 357 6 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2004 317 5 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2005 314 3 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 326
2006 299 3 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 316
2007 298 4 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2008 285 8 3 n/a 11 n/a n/a 0 307
2009 286 9 1 4 2 n/a n/a 2 304
2010 282 9 2 4 3 n/a n/a 1 301
2011 257 9 2 6 0 0 8 0 282
2012 261 10 1 7 0 0 7 0 286
2013 249 9 2 10 0 0 8 0 278
2014 229 10 2 10 0 0 6 0 257
2015 226 6 2 10 0 0 7 0 251
2016 205 10 1 9 1 0 4 0 230
2017 205 8 1 11 0 0 4 0 229
2018 199 6 1 8 0 0 3 0 217
2019 187 4 0 8 0 0 0 0 199
2020 180 5 0 5 1 0 1 0 192
2021 163 3 0 4 1 0 4 0 175
2022 174 1 0 6 1 0 2 0 184
2023 168 2 0 11 4 0 3 0 188
2024 183 1 0 12 1 0 3 0 200

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 Mendon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 415 n/a n/a n/a
1989 400 n/a n/a 18.3
1990 396 23.0 17.2 17.2
1991 401 n/a n/a n/a
1992 401 n/a n/a n/a
1993 402 n/a 0.0 34.8
1994 420 22.6 18.6 21.7
1995 419 22.8 18.4 15.5
1996 419 22.8 18.4 15.5
1997 377 19.0 19.8 12.2
1998 382 21.0 18.2 20.4
1999 409 23.0 17.8 14.7
2000 402 24.0 16.8 25.1
2001 407 24.0 17.0 26
2002 368 n/a n/a 31.8
2003 368 n/a n/a 31.8
2004 328 20.1 16.3 31.4
2005 326 19.5 16.7 37.1
2006 316 19.4 16.3 38
2007 310 19.5 15.9 28.7
2008 307 17.9 17.2 22.1
2009 304 20.4 14.9 45
2010 301 20.4 14.7 53.3
2011 282 16.4 17.1 48.6
2012 286 17.4 16.4 52.4
2013 278 16.4 16.9 54.7
2014 257 19.4 13.2 51
2015 251 18.0 13.9 51
2016 230 16.0 14.3 47.4
2017 229 15.7 14.5 41
2018 217 15.2 14.2 53.9
2019 199 15.6 12.7 62.8
2020 192 12.6 15.1 57.3
2021 175 13.7 12.7 55.4
2022 184 13.5 13.5 60.9
2023 188 13.6 13.7 64.9
2024 200 17.1 11.6 52.5

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 Mendon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 415 n/a n/a n/a
1989 400 n/a n/a 18.3
1990 396 23.0 17.2 17.2
1991 401 n/a n/a n/a
1992 401 n/a n/a n/a
1993 402 n/a 0.0 34.8
1994 420 22.6 18.6 21.7
1995 419 22.8 18.4 15.5
1996 419 22.8 18.4 15.5
1997 377 19.0 19.8 12.2
1998 382 21.0 18.2 20.4
1999 409 23.0 17.8 14.7
2000 402 24.0 16.8 25.1
2001 407 24.0 17.0 26
2002 368 n/a n/a 31.8
2003 368 n/a n/a 31.8
2004 328 20.1 16.3 31.4
2005 326 19.5 16.7 37.1
2006 316 19.4 16.3 38
2007 310 19.5 15.9 28.7
2008 307 17.9 17.2 22.1
2009 304 20.4 14.9 45
2010 301 20.4 14.7 53.3
2011 282 16.4 17.1 48.6
2012 286 17.4 16.4 52.4
2013 278 16.4 16.9 54.7
2014 257 19.4 13.2 51
2015 251 18.0 13.9 51
2016 230 16.0 14.3 47.4
2017 229 15.7 14.5 41
2018 217 15.2 14.2 53.9
2019 199 15.6 12.7 62.8
2020 192 12.6 15.1 57.3
2021 175 13.7 12.7 55.4
2022 184 13.5 13.5 60.9
2023 188 13.6 13.7 64.9
2024 200 17.1 11.6 52.5

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 Mendon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,090 (29.7%) $9,702 (70.3%) $13,793
2020 $1,153 (11.5%) $8,859 (88.5%) $10,012
2021 $1,545 (14.3%) $9,290 (85.7%) $10,835
2022 $1,602 (12.9%) $10,824 (87.1%) $12,426
2023 $1,583 (11.8%) $11,814 (88.2%) $13,397

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mendon 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 874th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1034th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mendon Elementary School)4518.8
 26.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mendon Community School District)4518.8
 26.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Mendon Elementary School)4525
 20%
   3rd Grade Math (Mendon Community School District)4525
 20%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mendon Elementary School)28.124
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mendon Community School District)28.124
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Mendon Elementary School)37.516
 21.5%
   4th Grade Math (Mendon Community School District)37.516
 21.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mendon Elementary School)41.937.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mendon Community School District)41.937.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Mendon Elementary School)34.937.5
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Mendon Community School District)34.937.5
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students199188
 5.5%
African American42
 50%
American Indian04
Asian00
Hispanic811
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White187168
 10.2%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.8%64.9%
 2.1%


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Students at Mendon Elementary School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 200 students attended Mendon Elementary School.

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

High : Mendon MiddleHigh School

Mendon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.1% 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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