Nottawa Community School

Summary:

Nottawa Community School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Sturgis, Michigan, with a student population of 171 and is part of the Sturgis Public Schools district, which is ranked 355 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nottawa Community School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.06%) compared to nearby schools, a steady increase in chronic absenteeism (from 8.8% in 2018-2019 to 12.8% in 2022-2023), and generally lower academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, across most grade levels and subject areas compared to state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 28%, compared to the state average of 39.6%. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is a key differentiating factor compared to the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Nottawa Community School is making efforts to address them. The school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, rising from $8,956 in 2019-2020 to $13,203 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's low-income students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023, indicating that the school may be effectively supporting this population. Compared to the nearby schools, such as Ruth Hoppin School, Andrews Elementary School, and Congress School, Nottawa Community School generally underperforms on academic measures, but the school's investment in per-student spending and the strong performance of its low-income students suggest that it is making efforts to address these issues and support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 26438 M 86
       Sturgis, MI  49091-9319


(269) 467-7153

District: Nottawa Community School

SchoolDigger Rank:
917th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,203 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  192

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.1% Help


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Compare Details Nottawa Community School ranks worse than 61.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Nottawa Community School ranks worse than 50.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.64. (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 (92.7%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nottawa Community School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare Nottawa Community School employs 11.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nottawa Community School is $13,203.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nottawa Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nottawa Community School 917th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Nottawa Community School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Nottawa Community School 450th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Nottawa Community School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Nottawa Community School 355th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nottawa Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Nottawa Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.72 846th 1545 45.2%
2007 64.15 619th 1565 60.4%
2008 63.37 677th 1577 57.1%
2009 60.11 798th 1589 49.8%
2010 64.59 699th 1552 55.0%
2011 68.81 511th 1552 67.1%
2012 67.90 480th 1566 69.3%
2013 59.51 644th 1563 58.8%
2014 47.38 877th 1533 42.8%
2015 61.50 594th 1580 62.4%
2016 49.44 806th 1548 47.9%
2017 38.38 898th 1466 38.7%
2018 44.98 869th 1448 40.0%
2019 54.05 607th 1408 56.9%
2021 39.47 685th 1153 40.6%
2022 33.46 864th 1344 35.7%
2023 35.91 908th 1470 38.2%
2024 36.20 917th 1486 38.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nottawa Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.89 46th 1350 96.6%
2024 77.85 182nd 1381 86.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Nottawa Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.98 475th 1321 64.0%
2024 63.27 411th 1342 69.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Nottawa Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.09 960th 1334 28.0%
2024 29.86 933rd 1347 30.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Nottawa Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.06 894th 1253 28.7%
2019 41.85 668th 1128 40.8%
2021 33.91 687th 1005 31.6%
2022 27.45 827th 1102 25.0%
2023 22.73 969th 1198 19.1%
2024 26.73 914th 1204 24.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Nottawa Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Nottawa Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.26 192nd 806 76.2%
2007 91.20 9th 823 98.9%
2008 86.74 37th 839 95.6%
2009 76.82 161st 847 81.0%
2010 81.66 85th 851 90.0%
2011 70.34 260th 858 69.7%
2012 71.91 216th 900 76.0%
2013 85.40 90th 919 90.2%
2014 69.52 242nd 921 73.7%
2015 88.19 70th 919 92.4%
2016 86.95 83rd 894 90.7%
2017 81.64 112th 821 86.4%
2018 93.86 47th 838 94.4%
2021 71.67 140th 675 79.3%
2022 57.30 278th 776 64.2%
2023 52.64 355th 883 59.8%
2024 46.64 450th 897 49.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nottawa Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.39 83rd 836 90.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Nottawa Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.63 161st 776 79.3%
2024 48.39 367th 786 53.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Nottawa Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.27 8th 678 98.8%
2021 65.13 159th 577 72.4%
2022 46.17 308th 638 51.7%
2023 38.99 399th 688 42.0%
2024 31.84 494th 701 29.5%
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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 Nottawa Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1989 170 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1990 178 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1991 187 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1992 231 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 232
1993 185 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1994 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1995 176 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1996 176 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1997 168 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1998 166 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1999 164 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2000 163 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2001 166 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2002 166 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2003 166 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2004 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2005 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2006 133 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2007 144 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2008 139 n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 143
2009 147 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2010 143 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2011 135 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 141
2012 120 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 127
2013 137 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 140
2014 135 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 139
2015 134 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 137
2016 128 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 131
2017 129 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 132
2018 117 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 119
2019 113 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 116
2020 133 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 136
2021 149 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 152
2022 144 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 151
2023 154 1 0 6 0 0 10 0 171
2024 178 2 0 5 0 0 7 0 192

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 Nottawa Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 175 n/a n/a n/a
1989 170 n/a n/a 12.4
1990 181 13.0 13.9 15.5
1991 189 n/a n/a n/a
1992 232 n/a n/a n/a
1993 188 n/a 0.0 71.8
1994 190 11.0 17.3 27.4
1995 180 11.5 15.7 0
1996 180 11.5 15.7 0
1997 171 11.0 15.5 0
1998 168 11.0 15.3 0
1999 166 11.0 15.1 0
2000 167 13.0 12.8 0
2001 167 11.0 15.2 0
2002 167 12.0 13.9 n/a
2003 167 12.0 13.9 n/a
2004 147 11.8 12.5 n/a
2005 135 12.0 11.3 n/a
2006 136 12.0 11.3 0
2007 146 11.5 12.7 42.5
2008 143 11.0 13.0 44.1
2009 151 11.6 13.0 44.4
2010 148 11.6 12.7 54.1
2011 141 11.6 12.1 44.7
2012 127 11.6 10.9 43.3
2013 140 12.6 11.1 42.1
2014 139 11.6 11.9 43.2
2015 137 10.0 13.7 48.2
2016 131 10.0 13.1 44.3
2017 132 11.0 11.9 43.2
2018 119 10.0 11.8 41.2
2019 116 10.2 11.3 31.9
2020 136 10.3 13.1 34.6
2021 152 10.7 14.1 33.6
2022 151 12.2 12.3 34.4
2023 171 12.2 14.0 40.4
2024 192 11.6 16.4 52.1

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 Nottawa Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 175 n/a n/a n/a
1989 170 n/a n/a 12.4
1990 181 13.0 13.9 15.5
1991 189 n/a n/a n/a
1992 232 n/a n/a n/a
1993 188 n/a 0.0 71.8
1994 190 11.0 17.3 27.4
1995 180 11.5 15.7 0
1996 180 11.5 15.7 0
1997 171 11.0 15.5 0
1998 168 11.0 15.3 0
1999 166 11.0 15.1 0
2000 167 13.0 12.8 0
2001 167 11.0 15.2 0
2002 167 12.0 13.9 n/a
2003 167 12.0 13.9 n/a
2004 147 11.8 12.5 n/a
2005 135 12.0 11.3 n/a
2006 136 12.0 11.3 0
2007 146 11.5 12.7 42.5
2008 143 11.0 13.0 44.1
2009 151 11.6 13.0 44.4
2010 148 11.6 12.7 54.1
2011 141 11.6 12.1 44.7
2012 127 11.6 10.9 43.3
2013 140 12.6 11.1 42.1
2014 139 11.6 11.9 43.2
2015 137 10.0 13.7 48.2
2016 131 10.0 13.1 44.3
2017 132 11.0 11.9 43.2
2018 119 10.0 11.8 41.2
2019 116 10.2 11.3 31.9
2020 136 10.3 13.1 34.6
2021 152 10.7 14.1 33.6
2022 151 12.2 12.3 34.4
2023 171 12.2 14.0 40.4
2024 192 11.6 16.4 52.1

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 Nottawa Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,067 (10.6%) $8,974 (89.4%) $10,041
2020 $915 (10.2%) $8,041 (89.8%) $8,956
2021 $1,596 (17.0%) $7,777 (83.0%) $9,373
2022 $2,407 (19.1%) $10,214 (80.9%) $12,621
2023 $3,409 (25.8%) $9,794 (74.2%) $13,203

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nottawa Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 607th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 908th of 1470 Elementary schools
 18.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nottawa Community School)52.931.8
 21.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nottawa Community School)52.931.8
 21.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Nottawa Community School)35.318.2
 17.1%
   5th Grade Math (Nottawa Community School)35.318.2
 17.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Nottawa Community School)23.518.2
 5.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Nottawa Community School)23.518.2
 5.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students116171
 47.4%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White113154
 36.3%
Two or More Races210
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.9%40.4%
 8.5%


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Students at Nottawa Community School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Nottawa Community School ranks 917th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 192 students attended Nottawa Community School.


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

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