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Gros Cap School

Summary:

Gros Cap School is an elementary school located in Saint Ignace, Michigan, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 89 students. The school is part of the Moran Township School District, which is ranked 111 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating.

Gros Cap School stands out for its diverse student population, with a majority of Native American students (42.7%) and a significant White population (53.93%). The school has shown strong academic performance, outperforming the state average in several M-Step assessments, with 50% proficiency in 4th-grade English Language Arts and Math, and 57.14% proficiency in 5th-grade English Language Arts and Science. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, with 53.93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet it has performed exceptionally well in this subgroup, ranking 78th out of 1,381 Michigan elementary schools.

While Gros Cap School has made steady improvements in its statewide ranking, moving from 1,392nd out of 1,566 Michigan elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 362nd out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, the nearby St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School has a higher percentage of proficient students in some grade levels and subjects. However, Gros Cap School's exceptional performance for low-socioeconomic status students is a notable strength. The school's challenge lies in addressing the fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, which have ranged from 13% to 34.9%, as this can impact student learning and academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 W1828 Gros Cap Road
       Saint Ignace, MI  49781-9806

(906) 643-7970

District: Moran Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,600 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  87

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.0%
American Indian:
46.0%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gros Cap School ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gros Cap School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.33. (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: American Indian (46%), White (46%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gros Cap School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gros Cap School is $20,600.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gros Cap School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gros Cap School 362nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Gros Cap School in the ranking list.)

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Moran Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moran Township School District 111th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gros Cap School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Gros Cap School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.60 1392nd 1545 9.9%
2007 39.64 1194th 1565 23.7%
2008 29.34 1329th 1577 15.7%
2011 8.33 1489th 1552 4.1%
2012 17.48 1392nd 1566 11.1%
2014 17.85 1314th 1533 14.3%
2015 29.84 1162nd 1580 26.5%
2016 36.59 1007th 1548 34.9%
2017 21.87 1134th 1466 22.6%
2018 26.69 1119th 1448 22.7%
2023 40.61 843rd 1470 42.7%
2024 72.70 362nd 1486 75.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gros Cap School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.07 281st 1350 79.2%
2024 86.90 78th 1381 94.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gros Cap School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 63.49 358th 823 56.5%
2008 57.21 476th 839 43.3%
2009 87.18 33rd 847 96.1%
2014 85.94 86th 921 90.7%
2016 53.89 395th 894 55.8%
2017 36.97 484th 821 41.0%
2018 25.33 660th 838 21.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Gros Cap School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 72 0 0 0 28 n/a n/a 0 100
1989 66 0 0 1 35 n/a n/a 0 102
1990 70 0 0 0 35 n/a n/a 0 105
1991 60 0 0 0 45 n/a n/a 1 106
1992 66 0 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 110
1993 63 0 0 0 51 n/a n/a 0 114
1995 83 0 0 1 40 n/a n/a 0 124
1996 83 0 0 1 40 n/a n/a 0 124
1997 85 4 0 1 39 n/a n/a 0 129
1998 82 3 0 1 37 n/a n/a 0 123
1999 79 3 0 1 37 n/a n/a 0 120
2000 76 3 0 0 38 n/a n/a 0 117
2001 56 2 0 0 59 n/a n/a 0 117
2002 86 2 0 1 17 n/a n/a 0 106
2003 86 2 0 1 17 n/a n/a 0 106
2004 64 3 0 1 37 n/a n/a 0 105
2005 50 3 0 1 38 n/a n/a 0 92
2006 45 3 0 3 29 n/a n/a 0 80
2007 47 1 1 3 24 n/a n/a 18 94
2008 47 n/a 1 1 22 n/a n/a 16 87
2009 46 0 1 0 21 n/a n/a 11 79
2010 41 1 0 0 26 n/a n/a 10 78
2011 42 1 0 1 26 0 12 0 82
2012 30 1 0 1 30 0 10 0 72
2013 30 1 0 1 40 0 9 0 81
2014 31 1 0 3 44 0 9 0 88
2015 34 1 0 0 39 0 8 0 82
2016 38 3 0 0 42 0 9 0 92
2017 37 3 0 0 44 0 9 0 93
2018 40 3 0 0 46 0 4 0 93
2019 35 3 0 1 45 0 2 0 86
2020 41 3 0 0 42 1 1 0 88
2021 42 2 0 0 42 0 1 0 87
2022 47 2 0 0 44 1 1 0 95
2023 48 2 0 0 38 0 1 0 89
2024 40 0 0 1 40 0 6 0 87

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 Gros Cap School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 100 n/a n/a n/a
1989 102 n/a n/a 20.6
1990 105 7.0 15.0 20
1991 106 n/a n/a n/a
1992 110 n/a n/a n/a
1993 114 n/a 0.0 39.5
1995 124 6.5 19.1 8.9
1996 124 6.5 19.1 8.9
1997 129 8.0 16.1 13.2
1998 123 8.0 15.4 25.2
1999 120 7.0 17.1 26.7
2000 117 7.0 16.7 37.6
2001 117 8.0 14.6 34.2
2002 106 n/a n/a 27.4
2003 106 n/a n/a 27.4
2004 105 n/a n/a 36.2
2005 92 7.0 13.1 39.1
2006 80 7.0 11.4 37.5
2007 94 7.0 13.4 57.9
2008 87 7.0 12.4 46.5
2009 79 7.0 11.3 48.5
2010 78 7.0 11.1 47.1
2011 82 7.0 11.7 42.7
2012 72 7.5 9.6 44.4
2013 81 7.5 10.8 50.6
2014 88 7.0 12.5 55.7
2015 82 6.0 13.6 58.5
2016 92 6.0 15.3 51.1
2017 93 5.3 17.5 58.1
2018 93 7.3 12.7 57
2019 86 7.3 11.7 60.5
2020 88 7.0 12.5 61.4
2021 87 8.0 10.8 58.6
2022 95 8.2 11.5 58.9
2023 89 7.2 12.2 53.9
2024 87 7.5 11.5 57.5

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 Gros Cap School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 100 n/a n/a n/a
1989 102 n/a n/a 20.6
1990 105 7.0 15.0 20
1991 106 n/a n/a n/a
1992 110 n/a n/a n/a
1993 114 n/a 0.0 39.5
1995 124 6.5 19.1 8.9
1996 124 6.5 19.1 8.9
1997 129 8.0 16.1 13.2
1998 123 8.0 15.4 25.2
1999 120 7.0 17.1 26.7
2000 117 7.0 16.7 37.6
2001 117 8.0 14.6 34.2
2002 106 n/a n/a 27.4
2003 106 n/a n/a 27.4
2004 105 n/a n/a 36.2
2005 92 7.0 13.1 39.1
2006 80 7.0 11.4 37.5
2007 94 7.0 13.4 57.9
2008 87 7.0 12.4 46.5
2009 79 7.0 11.3 48.5
2010 78 7.0 11.1 47.1
2011 82 7.0 11.7 42.7
2012 72 7.5 9.6 44.4
2013 81 7.5 10.8 50.6
2014 88 7.0 12.5 55.7
2015 82 6.0 13.6 58.5
2016 92 6.0 15.3 51.1
2017 93 5.3 17.5 58.1
2018 93 7.3 12.7 57
2019 86 7.3 11.7 60.5
2020 88 7.0 12.5 61.4
2021 87 8.0 10.8 58.6
2022 95 8.2 11.5 58.9
2023 89 7.2 12.2 53.9
2024 87 7.5 11.5 57.5

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 Gros Cap School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,850 (10.3%) $16,106 (89.7%) $17,957
2020 $1,480 (9.5%) $14,122 (90.5%) $15,602
2021 $1,414 (7.4%) $17,670 (92.6%) $19,083
2022 $2,658 (14.1%) $16,168 (85.9%) $18,826
2023 $1,754 (8.5%) $18,846 (91.5%) $20,600

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gros Cap School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8689
 3.5%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian4538
 15.6%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White3548
 37.1%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%53.9%
 6.5%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 87 students attended Gros Cap School.

Gros Cap School ranks 362nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Gros Cap School are 46% White, 46% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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