Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Aspen Ridge Elementary School is a public school in Ishpeming, Michigan, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 747 students. The school is part of the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1, which is ranked 233 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aspen Ridge generally performs better than the state average on M-Step and PSAT assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 69.7% of 4th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 43.3%. However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.7% in 2018-2019 to 21.9% in 2022-2023. Aspen Ridge also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.74% to 38.69% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools like George D. Gilbert Elementary, Cherry Creek Elementary, and Graveraet Elementary, Aspen Ridge generally performs better on academic assessments, particularly in ELA and Science. However, its chronic absenteeism rate is higher than these schools. Additionally, Aspen Ridge's performance on state assessments varies across different student subgroups, with male students and white students performing relatively well, but the school's ranking for special education and low-socioeconomic status students is lower, indicating a need to address achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
       Ishpeming, MI  49849-9092


(906) 485-3175

District: NICE Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
522nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,258 Help


Students who attend Aspen Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Westwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  747

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Two or more races:
1.6%
American Indian:
1.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.7% Help


 See top rated Michigan elementary schools

 Compare Aspen Ridge Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Aspen Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 64.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.3. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Aspen Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 66.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.82. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), two or more races (1.6%), American Indian (1.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 38.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aspen Ridge Elementary School is 14.7. (See more...)
Help
Compare Aspen Ridge Elementary School employs 50.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aspen Ridge Elementary School is $14,258.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aspen Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspen Ridge Elementary School 522nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Aspen Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Aspen Ridge Elementary School 304th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Aspen Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


NICE Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks NICE Community School District 233rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Aspen Ridge Elementary School?

Rank History for Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.32 688th 1545 55.5%
2007 64.49 607th 1565 61.2%
2008 65.61 622nd 1577 60.6%
2009 54.99 928th 1589 41.6%
2010 64.90 690th 1552 55.5%
2011 58.68 813th 1552 47.6%
2012 46.37 926th 1566 40.9%
2013 47.28 894th 1563 42.8%
2014 54.83 739th 1533 51.8%
2015 66.31 511th 1580 67.7%
2016 56.11 672nd 1548 56.6%
2017 52.49 644th 1466 56.1%
2018 63.81 548th 1448 62.2%
2019 62.95 473rd 1408 66.4%
2021 63.24 350th 1153 69.6%
2022 58.40 512th 1344 61.9%
2023 53.16 641st 1470 56.4%
2024 62.30 522nd 1486 64.9%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.62 173rd 403 57.1%
2023 41.88 118th 195 39.5%
2024 55.82 83rd 225 63.1%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.82 449th 1397 67.9%
2019 63.83 335th 1134 70.5%
2021 47.86 374th 749 50.1%
2022 45.03 577th 1099 47.5%
2023 44.15 732nd 1350 45.8%
2024 45.79 703rd 1381 49.1%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.81 465th 1443 67.8%
2019 68.70 310th 1171 73.5%
2021 52.41 384th 902 57.4%
2022 36.11 701st 1106 36.6%
2023 46.30 658th 1321 50.2%
2024 53.07 574th 1342 57.2%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.01 627th 1446 56.6%
2019 49.38 594th 1196 50.3%
2021 61.05 311th 915 66.0%
2022 65.12 349th 1139 69.4%
2023 51.41 606th 1334 54.6%
2024 61.58 472nd 1347 65.0%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.57 643rd 1253 48.7%
2019 53.10 513th 1128 54.5%
2021 60.05 348th 1005 65.4%
2022 48.45 566th 1102 48.6%
2023 44.28 664th 1198 44.6%
2024 52.13 550th 1204 54.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 64.40 361st 858 57.9%
2012 48.37 489th 900 45.7%
2013 49.17 483rd 919 47.4%
2014 61.59 336th 921 63.5%
2015 65.08 286th 919 68.9%
2016 49.38 436th 894 51.2%
2017 46.30 391st 821 52.4%
2018 58.99 353rd 838 57.9%
2019 51.53 348th 792 56.1%
2021 48.26 300th 675 55.6%
2022 66.94 202nd 776 74.0%
2023 50.46 380th 883 57.0%
2024 57.82 304th 897 66.1%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.65 222nd 377 41.1%
2023 37.22 128th 199 35.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.11 346th 815 57.5%
2019 51.12 310th 672 53.9%
2021 42.23 292nd 523 44.2%
2022 61.90 195th 691 71.8%
2023 49.35 373rd 825 54.8%
2024 50.15 363rd 836 56.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.44 322nd 794 59.4%
2019 44.28 352nd 658 46.5%
2021 56.75 167th 521 67.9%
2022 64.84 171st 657 74.0%
2023 38.86 467th 770 39.4%
2024 35.70 491st 771 36.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.63 323rd 797 59.5%
2019 49.74 287th 639 55.1%
2021 34.08 348th 540 35.6%
2022 60.61 203rd 658 69.1%
2023 51.46 320th 776 58.8%
2024 66.63 211th 786 73.2%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.48 375th 678 44.7%
2019 39.83 360th 624 42.3%
2021 42.62 301st 577 47.8%
2022 57.65 222nd 638 65.2%
2023 38.65 406th 688 41.0%
2024 46.83 332nd 701 52.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Aspen Ridge Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 








Data source: Michigan Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Aspen Ridge Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Aspen Ridge Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 558 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a -2 558
1999 574 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2000 535 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 22 562
2001 607 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 614
2002 621 2 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 627
2003 621 2 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 627
2004 610 3 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 618
2005 601 6 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 610
2006 556 6 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 564
2007 553 8 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 566
2008 544 9 1 n/a 4 n/a n/a 0 558
2009 522 12 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 536
2010 535 8 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2011 742 10 1 11 5 1 24 0 794
2012 758 9 0 10 6 3 23 0 809
2013 760 5 0 10 5 3 25 0 808
2014 774 6 0 11 5 4 28 0 828
2015 781 6 0 11 7 3 22 0 830
2016 776 5 2 10 8 6 18 0 825
2017 777 6 2 12 12 9 25 0 843
2018 788 2 4 9 12 9 23 0 847
2019 764 2 4 5 13 7 19 0 814
2020 757 2 4 4 14 7 16 0 804
2021 706 3 5 6 12 5 16 0 753
2022 696 3 4 7 9 5 11 0 735
2023 707 2 3 5 10 8 12 0 747

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 Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 558 30.0 18.6 24.5
1999 577 27.0 21.4 24.1
2000 562 28.5 18.9 41.5
2001 614 32.5 18.9 41.7
2002 627 35.7 17.6 45.8
2003 627 35.7 17.6 45.8
2004 618 36.6 16.9 41.6
2005 610 35.0 17.4 49.3
2006 564 33.0 17.1 49.1
2007 566 32.3 17.5 37.5
2008 558 32.5 17.2 35.5
2009 536 33.6 16.0 36.8
2010 545 32.4 16.8 40.6
2011 794 48.9 16.2 36.9
2012 809 47.8 16.9 37.1
2013 808 48.8 16.5 32.1
2014 828 51.3 16.1 36
2015 830 52.0 15.9 30.7
2016 825 52.0 15.8 29.7
2017 843 53.0 15.8 33.2
2018 847 54.1 15.6 37.3
2019 814 53.2 15.3 35.7
2020 804 54.7 14.6 34.1
2021 753 50.9 14.7 35.1
2022 735 50.0 14.7 33.7
2023 747 50.5 14.7 38.7

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 Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 558 30.0 18.6 24.5
1999 577 27.0 21.4 24.1
2000 562 28.5 18.9 41.5
2001 614 32.5 18.9 41.7
2002 627 35.7 17.6 45.8
2003 627 35.7 17.6 45.8
2004 618 36.6 16.9 41.6
2005 610 35.0 17.4 49.3
2006 564 33.0 17.1 49.1
2007 566 32.3 17.5 37.5
2008 558 32.5 17.2 35.5
2009 536 33.6 16.0 36.8
2010 545 32.4 16.8 40.6
2011 794 48.9 16.2 36.9
2012 809 47.8 16.9 37.1
2013 808 48.8 16.5 32.1
2014 828 51.3 16.1 36
2015 830 52.0 15.9 30.7
2016 825 52.0 15.8 29.7
2017 843 53.0 15.8 33.2
2018 847 54.1 15.6 37.3
2019 814 53.2 15.3 35.7
2020 804 54.7 14.6 34.1
2021 753 50.9 14.7 35.1
2022 735 50.0 14.7 33.7
2023 747 50.5 14.7 38.7

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 Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,204 (11.6%) $9,144 (88.4%) $10,349
2020 $1,104 (10.2%) $9,717 (89.8%) $10,821
2021 $1,509 (12.6%) $10,455 (87.4%) $11,964
2022 $1,711 (13.3%) $11,145 (86.7%) $12,856
2023 $1,109 (7.8%) $13,149 (92.2%) $14,258

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aspen Ridge 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 473rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 641st of 1470 Elementary schools
 10%
Ranks 348th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 380th of 883 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)71.261.7
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (NICE Community School District)71.261.7
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)66.754.3
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Math (NICE Community School District)66.754.3
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)64.955.3
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (NICE Community School District)64.955.3
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)53.244.7
 8.5%
   4th Grade Math (NICE Community School District)53.244.7
 8.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)47.941.7
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (NICE Community School District)47.941.7
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)47.936.9
 11%
   5th Grade Math (NICE Community School District)47.936.9
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)23.220.2
 3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (NICE Community School District)23.220.2
 3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)39.523.9
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (NICE Community School District)39.523.9
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)28.918.2
 10.7%
   6th Grade Math (NICE Community School District)28.918.2
 10.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)40.236.6
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (NICE Community School District)40.236.6
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)26.433.8
 7.4%
   7th Grade Math (NICE Community School District)26.433.8
 7.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)34.126.7
 7.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (NICE Community School District)34.126.7
 7.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)76.264.4
 11.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (NICE Community School District)76.264.4
 11.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aspen Ridge Elementary School)42.937.9
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (NICE Community School District)42.937.9
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students814747
 8.2%
African American22
American Indian1310
 23.1%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander78
 14.3%
White764707
 7.5%
Two or More Races1912
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.7%38.7%
 2.9%


Schools Near Aspen Ridge Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Aspen Ridge Elementary School

Aspen Ridge Elementary School ranks 522nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Aspen Ridge Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Aspen Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Westwood High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 747 students attended Aspen Ridge Elementary School.


Rate Aspen Ridge Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Aspen Ridge Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
t12_262540000932 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 96 milliseconds.