North AdamsJerome Elementary School

Summary:

North AdamsJerome Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 176 students in grades PK-5 in North Adams, Michigan, which is part of the North Adams-Jerome Public Schools district. The school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.

North AdamsJerome Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math well below the state average. The school's performance on state assessments has remained stagnant over the years, suggesting systemic issues that have not been adequately addressed. When compared to nearby schools like Reynolds Elementary School, Litchfield Elementary School, and HanoverHorton Elementary School, North AdamsJerome Elementary School performs significantly worse on academic measures.

The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.8% to 44.7% over the past several years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, a large majority (78.41%) of the school's students come from low-income families, a rate that is notably higher than the surrounding Litchfield Community Schools, Hanover-Horton School District, and Jonesville Community Schools. Addressing the root causes of these challenges will be crucial in improving student outcomes at North AdamsJerome Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4555 12 Knowles Rd
North Adams, MI 49262-9709

(517) 689-1701

District: North Adams-Jerome Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1296^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,029

Students who attend North AdamsJerome Elementary School usually attend:

High:

North AdamsJerome MiddleHigh School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 167

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Two or more races:

3.0%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North AdamsJerome Elementary School ranks worse than 87.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.54. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), two or more races (3%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North AdamsJerome Elementary School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare North AdamsJerome Elementary School employs 10.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North AdamsJerome Elementary School is $15,029.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North AdamsJerome Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North AdamsJerome Elementary School 1296^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See North AdamsJerome Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

North Adams-Jerome Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Adams-Jerome Public Schools 540^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North AdamsJerome Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North AdamsJerome Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	46.51	1058^th	1545	31.5%
2007	42.21	1147^th	1565	26.7%
2008	46.86	1087^th	1577	31.1%
2009	45.28	1135^th	1589	28.6%
2010	50.87	1043^rd	1552	32.8%
2011	49.94	994^th	1552	36.0%
2012	40.14	1060^th	1566	32.3%
2013	24.38	1263^rd	1563	19.2%
2014	23.73	1242^nd	1533	19.0%
2015	27.52	1194^th	1580	24.4%
2016	22.55	1212^th	1548	21.7%
2017	15.39	1238^th	1466	15.6%
2018	16.23	1270^th	1448	12.3%
2021	20.75	941^st	1153	18.4%
2023	21.91	1117^th	1470	24.0%
2024	12.54	1296^th	1486	12.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North AdamsJerome Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.48	1116^th	1397	20.1%
2023	28.26	988^th	1350	26.8%

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Rank History for Female students at North AdamsJerome Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.90	1278^th	1443	11.4%

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Rank History for Male students at North AdamsJerome Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.68	1215^th	1446	16.0%
2023	22.39	1036^th	1334	22.3%

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Rank History for White students at North AdamsJerome Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	7.08	1220^th	1253	2.6%
2023	7.91	1154^th	1198	3.7%
2024	4.38	1193^rd	1204	0.9%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North AdamsJerome Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	345	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1989	364	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1990	377	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
1991	350	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
1992	342	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1993	338	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1994	305	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1995	284	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1996	284	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1997	308	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
1998	316	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1999	311	2	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2000	295	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2001	279	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2002	250	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	257
2003	250	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	257
2004	261	7	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	273
2005	265	8	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	281
2006	288	1	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	294
2007	270	1	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	275
2008	241	2	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	6	255
2009	219	0	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	5	232
2010	220	3	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	2	230
2011	221	2	3	4	1	0	0	0	231
2012	156	1	1	2	0	0	3	0	163
2013	144	1	0	2	0	0	3	0	150
2014	115	0	1	4	0	0	4	0	124
2015	125	0	1	2	0	0	2	0	130
2016	118	1	0	4	0	0	2	0	125
2017	112	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	117
2018	97	0	0	4	0	0	4	0	105
2019	117	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	124
2020	127	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	132
2021	152	0	0	2	3	0	4	0	161
2022	170	2	0	2	2	0	4	0	180
2023	161	2	0	2	2	0	9	0	176
2024	160	2	0	0	0	0	5	0	167

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North AdamsJerome Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	364	n/a	n/a	14.3
1990	377	21.0	17.9	17
1991	350	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	345	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	338	n/a	0.0	24.6
1994	308	15.0	20.5	22.7
1995	286	15.5	18.5	28
1996	286	15.5	18.5	28
1997	311	15.0	20.7	22.8
1998	322	15.0	21.5	24.5
1999	321	15.0	21.4	24.6
2000	301	16.0	18.8	21.3
2001	282	16.0	17.6	19.5
2002	257	1.0	257.0	30.5
2003	257	1.0	257.0	30.5
2004	273	14.8	18.4	34.8
2005	281	13.7	20.5	42
2006	294	15.8	18.6	42.5
2007	275	16.7	16.5	36.7
2008	255	16.8	15.2	40.2
2009	232	17.4	13.3	53.7
2010	230	16.6	13.7	55.3
2011	231	16.6	13.8	61.9
2012	163	11.5	14.1	58.9
2013	150	8.4	17.8	62.7
2014	124	9.0	13.7	65.3
2015	130	8.0	16.2	63.1
2016	125	10.0	12.5	64.8
2017	117	9.6	12.1	62.4
2018	105	9.7	10.7	81.9
2019	124	9.9	12.4	79.8
2020	132	9.9	13.3	75
2021	161	10.2	15.6	82.6
2022	180	12.0	15.0	60.6
2023	176	13.2	13.3	78.4
2024	167	10.8	15.3	72.5

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 North AdamsJerome Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	364	n/a	n/a	14.3
1990	377	21.0	17.9	17
1991	350	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	345	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	338	n/a	0.0	24.6
1994	308	15.0	20.5	22.7
1995	286	15.5	18.5	28
1996	286	15.5	18.5	28
1997	311	15.0	20.7	22.8
1998	322	15.0	21.5	24.5
1999	321	15.0	21.4	24.6
2000	301	16.0	18.8	21.3
2001	282	16.0	17.6	19.5
2002	257	1.0	257.0	30.5
2003	257	1.0	257.0	30.5
2004	273	14.8	18.4	34.8
2005	281	13.7	20.5	42
2006	294	15.8	18.6	42.5
2007	275	16.7	16.5	36.7
2008	255	16.8	15.2	40.2
2009	232	17.4	13.3	53.7
2010	230	16.6	13.7	55.3
2011	231	16.6	13.8	61.9
2012	163	11.5	14.1	58.9
2013	150	8.4	17.8	62.7
2014	124	9.0	13.7	65.3
2015	130	8.0	16.2	63.1
2016	125	10.0	12.5	64.8
2017	117	9.6	12.1	62.4
2018	105	9.7	10.7	81.9
2019	124	9.9	12.4	79.8
2020	132	9.9	13.3	75
2021	161	10.2	15.6	82.6
2022	180	12.0	15.0	60.6
2023	176	13.2	13.3	78.4
2024	167	10.8	15.3	72.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North AdamsJerome Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,723 (15.5%)	$9,388 (84.5%)	$11,111
2020	$1,434 (12.1%)	$10,441 (87.9%)	$11,875
2021	$1,752 (15.7%)	$9,386 (84.3%)	$11,139
2022	$2,281 (17.0%)	$11,130 (83.0%)	$13,411
2023	$1,511 (10.1%)	$13,518 (89.9%)	$15,029

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North AdamsJerome Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (North AdamsJerome Elementary School)	26.3	36.4	10.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Adams-Jerome Public Schools)	26.3	36.4	10.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North AdamsJerome Elementary School)	28.6	33.3	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Adams-Jerome Public Schools)	28.6	33.3	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	124	176	41.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	117	161	37.6%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.8%	78.4%	1.4%

Schools Near North AdamsJerome Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North AdamsJerome Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4555 12 Knowles Rd	North Adams	49262	Hillsdale County	North Adams-Jerome Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 689-1701	167	11	15.3	72.5%	160 (95.8%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	12.5	1296^th of 1486 public elementary schools	12.8%		21.9	1117^th of 1470 public elementary schools	24.0%	179	9.7	16.7	29.4	19.4			23.5		$15,029	$1,511	$13,518
Bailey Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	59 S Manning St	Hillsdale	49242	Hillsdale County	Hillsdale Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 437-4401	30	7	4.2	70.0%	25 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.0%)								(n/a)									$26,216	$7,367	$18,849
Hillsdale Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	160 Mechanic Rd	Hillsdale	49242	Hillsdale County	Hillsdale Preparatory School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 437-4625	54	6	9.3	57.4%	49 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.6%)								(n/a)									$9,796	$1,402	$8,394
Williams Elementary School	Public	K-5	440 Adrian Rd	Jonesville	49250	Hillsdale County	Jonesville Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 849-9175	557	35	16.0	63.7%	511 (91.7%)	5 (0.9%)	26 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	56.8	599^th of 1486 public elementary schools	59.7%		56.6	596^th of 1470 public elementary schools	59.5%	3	43.5	30.9	47.5	46.7	45.7	36.4	55.6	22.2	$13,311	$1,449	$11,862
Gier Elementary School	Public	K-4	175 Spring St	Hillsdale	49242	Hillsdale County	Hillsdale Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 437-7347	436	27	16.2	64.7%	401 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	36.3	916^th of 1486 public elementary schools	38.4%		24	1089^th of 1470 public elementary schools	25.9%	173	26.6	34.1		36.7	40.0				$13,167	$2,642	$10,525
Pittsford Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	9304 Hamilton Rd	Pittsford	49271	Hillsdale County	Pittsford Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 523-3481	161	8	20.5	75.2%	152 (94.4%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	10.6	1331^st of 1486 public elementary schools	10.4%		19.5	1161^st of 1470 public elementary schools	21.0%	170		10.3	20.8				20.8		$13,776	$1,883	$11,894
Addison Elementary School	Public	K-5	219 N Comstock St	Addison	49220	Lenawee County	Addison Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 547-6910	336	21	16.0	57.7%	300 (89.3%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.6%)	37.9	889^th of 1486 public elementary schools	40.2%		58.8	565^th of 1470 public elementary schools	61.6%	324	20.9	40.7	38.8	27.9	40.7	16.3	49.0	16.3	$14,605	$1,643	$12,962
HanoverHorton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	131 Fairview St	Hanover	49241	Jackson County	Hanover-Horton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 563-0103	471	25	18.6	39.7%	438 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	56.7	603^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	59.4%		48.4	717^th of 1470 public elementary schools	51.2%	114	57.1	47.0	42.9	74.0	47.0	23.8	33.3	20.2	$12,054	$1,169	$10,885
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	746 N Maple Grove Ave	Hudson	49247	Lenawee County	Hudson Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 448-8912	450	27	16.6	62.4%	391 (86.9%)	5 (1.1%)	34 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	13.4	1274^th of 1486 public elementary schools	14.3%		21.8	1119^th of 1470 public elementary schools	23.9%	155	21.6	17.6		20.6	17.6				$14,261	$1,472	$12,789
Litchfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Williams St	Litchfield	49252	Hillsdale County	Litchfield Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 542-2386	105	7	15.0	70.5%	97 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	26.1	1080^th of 1486 public elementary schools	27.3%		9.2	1338^th of 1470 public elementary schools	9.0%	258		26.3	28.6			21.4	32.1		$17,959	$7,414	$10,545

Frequently Asked Questions about North AdamsJerome Elementary School

How many students attend North AdamsJerome Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended North AdamsJerome Elementary School.

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What is the racial makeup of North AdamsJerome Elementary School?

Students at North AdamsJerome Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of North AdamsJerome Elementary School attend?

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North AdamsJerome Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

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