Kerby Elementary School

Summary:

Kerby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, serving 283 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district, which is ranked 40th out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kerby Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with a statewide ranking of 18 out of 1,486 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with 83.3% of 3rd graders and 70% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 86.4% of 3rd graders and 86% of 4th graders proficient or better in math - significantly higher than state and district averages. Kerby's female students ranked 6th out of 1,342 Michigan elementary schools, and the male students ranked 35th out of 1,347 schools, demonstrating strong academic achievement across gender groups.

Kerby Elementary's student population is predominantly White, but the school has demonstrated success in supporting the academic achievement of students across racial groups, including African American and Asian students. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.3% in 2022-2023 is also noteworthy, especially when compared to higher rates at some nearby schools like Tyrone Elementary and Ronald Brown Academy in the Harper Woods and Detroit districts. Kerby's higher spending per student of $18,002, compared to the state average, reflects the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district's investment in the school's resources and educational excellence.


Detail:

Public K-4

 285 Kerby Rd
       Grosse Pointe Farms, MI  48236-3147


(313) 432-4200

District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,002 Help


Students who attend Kerby Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brownell Middle School
High:    Grosse Pointe South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
African American:
6.0%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kerby Elementary School ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.23. (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 (82%), African American (6%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kerby Elementary School is 13.9, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kerby Elementary School is $18,002. 3 elementary schools in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kerby Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kerby Elementary School 18th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Kerby Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Grosse Pointe Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grosse Pointe Public Schools 40th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kerby Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kerby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.02 88th 1545 94.3%
2007 86.66 44th 1565 97.2%
2008 86.30 41st 1577 97.4%
2009 87.92 29th 1589 98.2%
2010 84.96 7th 1552 99.5%
2011 85.54 35th 1552 97.7%
2012 92.82 42nd 1566 97.3%
2013 94.00 36th 1563 97.7%
2014 95.09 19th 1533 98.8%
2015 97.78 8th 1580 99.5%
2016 93.73 54th 1548 96.5%
2017 90.71 70th 1466 95.2%
2018 85.40 176th 1448 87.8%
2019 90.32 91st 1408 93.5%
2021 84.46 134th 1153 88.4%
2022 86.08 144th 1344 89.3%
2023 88.24 132nd 1470 91.0%
2024 97.23 18th 1486 98.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Kerby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.95 175th 1443 87.9%
2019 87.33 86th 1171 92.7%
2021 91.10 35th 902 96.1%
2022 80.92 145th 1106 86.9%
2023 87.43 105th 1321 92.1%
2024 97.88 6th 1342 99.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Kerby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.89 208th 1446 85.6%
2019 84.08 125th 1196 89.5%
2021 71.47 209th 915 77.2%
2022 72.84 266th 1139 76.6%
2023 76.89 262nd 1334 80.4%
2024 94.80 35th 1347 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Kerby Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.41 192nd 1253 84.7%
2019 87.63 90th 1128 92.0%
2021 82.91 118th 1005 88.3%
2022 78.78 193rd 1102 82.5%
2023 85.78 126th 1198 89.5%
2024 96.68 10th 1204 99.2%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Monday, May 24, 2021

Open Quote We have had an excellent experience since our children have attended Kerby. All of the teachers go above and beyond and truly care about the children's education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kerby Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 313 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1989 333 1 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 347 2 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1991 355 2 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1992 371 2 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1993 383 2 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 365 2 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1995 418 3 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 418 3 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 407 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1998 380 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1999 378 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 367 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2001 340 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2002 349 5 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2003 349 5 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2004 350 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2005 346 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2006 346 2 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2007 347 3 13 4 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2008 351 4 11 6 2 n/a n/a 0 374
2009 314 12 7 6 1 n/a n/a 3 343
2010 334 16 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2011 306 11 4 11 1 0 7 0 340
2012 316 8 2 7 1 0 8 0 342
2013 322 14 4 8 2 0 7 0 357
2014 317 7 4 9 2 0 11 0 350
2015 301 9 2 12 2 0 9 0 335
2016 296 9 8 16 2 0 17 0 348
2017 300 12 8 19 1 0 13 0 353
2018 303 11 9 12 1 0 11 0 347
2019 322 11 10 6 1 0 13 0 363
2020 301 10 6 7 0 0 14 0 338
2021 224 11 5 5 0 0 8 0 253
2022 229 10 10 8 1 0 13 0 271
2023 232 17 9 7 1 0 17 0 283

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 Kerby Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 n/a n/a n/a
1989 344 n/a n/a 0.9
1990 359 28.0 12.8 0.8
1991 366 n/a n/a n/a
1992 384 n/a n/a 1.6
1993 394 n/a 0.0 0.8
1994 376 14.5 25.9 0.5
1995 428 21.5 19.9 1.2
1996 428 21.5 19.9 1.2
1997 413 21.0 19.7 1.2
1998 383 20.0 19.2 1
1999 387 21.0 18.4 1
2000 377 23.1 16.3 1.3
2001 352 21.0 16.8 0.3
2002 361 21.4 16.9 0
2003 361 21.4 16.9 0
2004 357 21.3 16.8 0.6
2005 351 21.8 16.1 0.9
2006 358 20.7 17.3 1.1
2007 368 23.8 15.5 0.8
2008 374 22.6 16.5 0.8
2009 343 20.5 16.7 1.2
2010 364 23.2 15.6 3.6
2011 340 23.2 14.6 4.4
2012 342 23.8 14.3 5.3
2013 357 21.8 16.3 4.5
2014 350 22.0 15.8 4
2015 335 22.0 15.2 2.7
2016 348 22.0 15.8 2.9
2017 353 21.6 16.3 4.8
2018 347 21.4 16.2 5.8
2019 363 22.4 16.1 8
2020 338 20.7 16.2 13.3
2021 253 22.4 11.2 15.8
2022 271 19.4 13.9 12.2
2023 283 20.2 13.9 11

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 Kerby Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 n/a n/a n/a
1989 344 n/a n/a 0.9
1990 359 28.0 12.8 0.8
1991 366 n/a n/a n/a
1992 384 n/a n/a 1.6
1993 394 n/a 0.0 0.8
1994 376 14.5 25.9 0.5
1995 428 21.5 19.9 1.2
1996 428 21.5 19.9 1.2
1997 413 21.0 19.7 1.2
1998 383 20.0 19.2 1
1999 387 21.0 18.4 1
2000 377 23.1 16.3 1.3
2001 352 21.0 16.8 0.3
2002 361 21.4 16.9 0
2003 361 21.4 16.9 0
2004 357 21.3 16.8 0.6
2005 351 21.8 16.1 0.9
2006 358 20.7 17.3 1.1
2007 368 23.8 15.5 0.8
2008 374 22.6 16.5 0.8
2009 343 20.5 16.7 1.2
2010 364 23.2 15.6 3.6
2011 340 23.2 14.6 4.4
2012 342 23.8 14.3 5.3
2013 357 21.8 16.3 4.5
2014 350 22.0 15.8 4
2015 335 22.0 15.2 2.7
2016 348 22.0 15.8 2.9
2017 353 21.6 16.3 4.8
2018 347 21.4 16.2 5.8
2019 363 22.4 16.1 8
2020 338 20.7 16.2 13.3
2021 253 22.4 11.2 15.8
2022 271 19.4 13.9 12.2
2023 283 20.2 13.9 11

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 Kerby Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,014 (8.0%) $11,714 (92.0%) $12,728
2020 $961 (7.3%) $12,125 (92.7%) $13,085
2021 $1,325 (7.6%) $16,084 (92.4%) $17,409
2022 $1,650 (9.5%) $15,673 (90.5%) $17,324
2023 $1,690 (9.4%) $16,312 (90.6%) $18,002

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kerby 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 91st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 132nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kerby Elementary School)67.764.6
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)61.358.8
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Kerby Elementary School)75.863.3
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)6461.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kerby Elementary School)72.562.7
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)56.663.4
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Kerby Elementary School)70.678.4
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Grosse Pointe Public Schools)60.260.2
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students363283
 22%
African American1117
 54.5%
American Indian11
Asian109
 10%
Hispanic67
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White322232
 28%
Two or More Races1317
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8%11%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kerby Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended Kerby Elementary School.

Yes! Kerby Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

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

Middle : Brownell Middle School
High : Grosse Pointe South High School

Students at Kerby Elementary School are 82% White, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.


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