Waterloo Elementary School

Summary:

Waterloo Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Monroe, Michigan, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 281. The school is part of the Monroe Public Schools district, which is ranked 507 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waterloo Elementary School faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance compared to state and district averages. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency was just 10.34%, far below the state average of 39.6% and the district average of 24.8%. The school also has very high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 8.9% to 61.6% over the past few years, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. As a result, Waterloo Elementary School's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools, with a ranking of 1326 out of 1486 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools in the Monroe Public Schools district, such as Raisinville School and Custer Elementary School, Waterloo Elementary School's performance is significantly lower. The school also lags behind higher-performing districts in the area, such as Airport Community Schools and Mason Consolidated Schools, highlighting the disparity in educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1933 S Custer Rd
       Monroe, MI  48161-1828


(734) 265-5100

District: Monroe Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1326th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,743 Help


Students who attend Waterloo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Monroe Middle School
High:    Monroe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.6%
African American:
14.6%
Two or more races:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waterloo Elementary School ranks worse than 89.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Monroe Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.9. (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 Waterloo Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Monroe Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (71.6%), African American (14.6%), two or more races (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Monroe Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterloo Elementary School is 17.2. 2 elementary schools in the Monroe Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterloo Elementary School is $16,743, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Monroe Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waterloo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterloo Elementary School 1326th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Waterloo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Monroe Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Public Schools 507th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waterloo Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Waterloo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.58 326th 1545 78.9%
2007 58.14 790th 1565 49.5%
2008 62.02 706th 1577 55.2%
2009 44.18 1159th 1589 27.1%
2010 37.90 1243rd 1552 19.9%
2011 42.76 1136th 1552 26.8%
2012 41.89 1028th 1566 34.4%
2013 35.51 1099th 1563 29.7%
2014 39.51 1024th 1533 33.2%
2015 45.59 908th 1580 42.5%
2016 32.47 1071st 1548 30.8%
2017 16.36 1222nd 1466 16.6%
2018 26.19 1126th 1448 22.2%
2019 25.42 1046th 1408 25.7%
2023 8.01 1363rd 1470 7.3%
2024 10.90 1326th 1486 10.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterloo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.18 905th 1397 35.2%
2019 44.42 635th 1134 44.0%
2023 13.14 1214th 1350 10.1%
2024 17.64 1184th 1381 14.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Waterloo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.63 1057th 1443 26.7%
2019 14.85 1038th 1171 11.4%
2024 11.53 1221st 1342 9.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Waterloo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.89 1158th 1446 19.9%
2019 19.32 1007th 1196 15.8%
2024 12.81 1205th 1347 10.5%
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Rank History for White students at Waterloo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.57 1143rd 1253 8.8%
2019 21.31 946th 1128 16.1%
2023 2.66 1193rd 1198 0.4%
2024 5.59 1178th 1204 2.2%
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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 Waterloo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 378 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1989 362 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1990 355 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1991 345 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1992 366 8 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1993 375 4 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1994 372 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1995 353 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 353 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 352 4 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1998 351 3 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1999 321 7 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2000 318 7 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 344
2001 305 10 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2002 257 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2003 257 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2004 257 4 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2005 239 2 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 231 3 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2007 243 11 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2008 272 18 1 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 300
2009 257 24 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2010 249 30 1 11 0 n/a n/a 1 292
2011 237 23 1 16 0 0 0 0 277
2012 240 28 0 16 0 1 1 0 286
2013 255 25 3 18 0 1 1 0 303
2014 228 17 3 22 0 1 2 0 273
2015 249 19 3 24 0 1 2 0 298
2016 247 14 2 23 0 0 1 0 287
2017 222 15 2 18 0 0 2 0 259
2018 212 22 0 22 0 0 2 0 258
2019 206 24 0 23 0 0 6 0 259
2020 205 16 0 19 0 0 6 0 246
2021 175 16 0 17 0 0 5 0 213
2022 183 19 0 7 0 0 11 0 220
2023 211 36 0 4 1 0 29 0 281
2024 192 39 0 3 2 1 31 0 268

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 Waterloo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 n/a n/a n/a
1989 368 n/a n/a 19
1990 361 25.0 14.4 17.7
1991 352 n/a n/a n/a
1992 378 n/a n/a 28.6
1993 385 n/a 0.0 31.2
1994 379 16.8 22.6 23.5
1995 361 14.9 24.2 26.9
1996 361 14.9 24.2 26.9
1997 364 15.0 24.3 29.1
1998 364 15.0 24.3 26.4
1999 339 16.0 21.2 31.3
2000 344 16.1 21.4 36
2001 327 15.6 21.0 35.2
2002 268 15.9 16.9 37.3
2003 268 15.9 16.9 37.3
2004 267 14.9 17.9 43.4
2005 250 14.1 17.7 50
2006 245 14.4 17.0 49
2007 266 14.6 18.2 48.1
2008 300 15.3 19.6 46.3
2009 295 15.8 18.7 66.8
2010 292 15.8 18.3 76.6
2011 277 15.5 17.8 67.1
2012 286 13.8 20.6 75.2
2013 303 15.0 20.1 79.2
2014 273 15.2 17.9 76.6
2015 298 16.0 18.6 77.9
2016 287 16.0 17.9 78.7
2017 259 13.5 19.1 75.7
2018 258 14.5 17.7 80.6
2019 259 15.0 17.2 76.4
2020 246 12.0 20.5 74.8
2021 213 14.5 14.6 83.1
2022 220 12.5 17.6 79.1
2023 281 22.0 12.7 83.6
2024 268 15.5 17.2 89.6

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 Waterloo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 n/a n/a n/a
1989 368 n/a n/a 19
1990 361 25.0 14.4 17.7
1991 352 n/a n/a n/a
1992 378 n/a n/a 28.6
1993 385 n/a 0.0 31.2
1994 379 16.8 22.6 23.5
1995 361 14.9 24.2 26.9
1996 361 14.9 24.2 26.9
1997 364 15.0 24.3 29.1
1998 364 15.0 24.3 26.4
1999 339 16.0 21.2 31.3
2000 344 16.1 21.4 36
2001 327 15.6 21.0 35.2
2002 268 15.9 16.9 37.3
2003 268 15.9 16.9 37.3
2004 267 14.9 17.9 43.4
2005 250 14.1 17.7 50
2006 245 14.4 17.0 49
2007 266 14.6 18.2 48.1
2008 300 15.3 19.6 46.3
2009 295 15.8 18.7 66.8
2010 292 15.8 18.3 76.6
2011 277 15.5 17.8 67.1
2012 286 13.8 20.6 75.2
2013 303 15.0 20.1 79.2
2014 273 15.2 17.9 76.6
2015 298 16.0 18.6 77.9
2016 287 16.0 17.9 78.7
2017 259 13.5 19.1 75.7
2018 258 14.5 17.7 80.6
2019 259 15.0 17.2 76.4
2020 246 12.0 20.5 74.8
2021 213 14.5 14.6 83.1
2022 220 12.5 17.6 79.1
2023 281 22.0 12.7 83.6
2024 268 15.5 17.2 89.6

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 Waterloo Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,013 (9.9%) $9,258 (90.1%) $10,271
2020 $1,550 (13.2%) $10,172 (86.8%) $11,722
2021 $2,769 (20.1%) $11,002 (79.9%) $13,771
2022 $2,573 (16.6%) $12,906 (83.4%) $15,480
2023 $3,117 (18.6%) $13,626 (81.4%) $16,743

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterloo 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 1046th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1363rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 18.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Elementary School)42.915.8
 27.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Public Schools)27.417.7
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Waterloo Elementary School)42.915.8
 27.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Monroe Public Schools)2417.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade Math (Waterloo Elementary School)26.78.8
 17.9%
   4th Grade Math (Monroe Public Schools)20.914.2
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Elementary School)23.19.1
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe Public Schools)2823.8
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students259281
 8.5%
African American2436
 50%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic234
 82.6%
Pacific Islander00
White206211
 2.4%
Two or More Races629
 383.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.4%83.6%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterloo Elementary School

Waterloo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Waterloo Elementary School are 72% White, 15% African American, 12% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 268 students attended Waterloo Elementary School.

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

Middle : Monroe Middle School
High : Monroe High School


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