Washington Street Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Otsego, Michigan, serving around 450 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Otsego Public Schools district, which is ranked 156 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Washington Street Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 87.56% of students identifying as white. The school consistently performs well on state assessments, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in core subjects compared to state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 60.3% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.1%. The school also ranks 11th out of 195 Michigan elementary schools for its performance with special education students. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 52.67% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.3% in 2016-2017 to 21.7% in 2022-2023.

Compared to other Otsego district elementary schools, Washington Street Elementary outperforms Dix Street Elementary and Alamo Elementary on state assessments, but Alamo has a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. When compared to elementary schools in the neighboring Allegan and Plainwell districts, Washington Street Elementary generally outperforms them academically, but these schools have lower percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 538 Washington St
       Otsego, MI  49078-1266


(269) 694-7800

District: Otsego Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
538th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,526 Help


Students who attend Washington Street Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Otsego Middle School
High:    Otsego High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Compare Details Washington Street Elementary School ranks better than 63.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Otsego Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.96. (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 Washington Street Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Otsego Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Street Elementary School is 18.1. 1 elementary schools in the Otsego Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Street Elementary School is $12,526. 1 elementary schools in the Otsego Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Street Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Street Elementary School 538th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Washington Street Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Otsego Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Otsego Public Schools 156th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Street Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.62 279th 1545 81.9%
2007 70.80 426th 1565 72.8%
2008 59.53 784th 1577 50.3%
2009 67.32 603rd 1589 62.1%
2010 53.73 993rd 1552 36.0%
2011 52.21 957th 1552 38.3%
2012 40.47 1053rd 1566 32.8%
2013 56.27 723rd 1563 53.7%
2014 80.72 231st 1533 84.9%
2015 71.45 423rd 1580 73.2%
2016 79.53 263rd 1548 83.0%
2017 74.69 284th 1466 80.6%
2018 83.36 210th 1448 85.5%
2019 85.23 149th 1408 89.4%
2021 66.25 317th 1153 72.5%
2022 71.59 319th 1344 76.3%
2023 66.71 445th 1470 69.7%
2024 60.96 538th 1486 63.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.22 11th 195 94.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.98 125th 1397 91.1%
2019 91.80 30th 1134 97.4%
2021 73.33 128th 749 82.9%
2022 77.62 135th 1099 87.7%
2023 75.18 210th 1350 84.4%
2024 68.23 320th 1381 76.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.08 272nd 1443 81.2%
2019 71.15 277th 1171 76.3%
2021 37.75 566th 902 37.3%
2022 60.41 375th 1106 66.1%
2023 53.73 548th 1321 58.5%
2024 49.76 622nd 1342 53.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.17 186th 1446 87.1%
2019 89.10 76th 1196 93.6%
2021 77.29 154th 915 83.2%
2022 71.68 275th 1139 75.9%
2023 66.31 401st 1334 69.9%
2024 75.45 271st 1347 79.9%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.17 254th 1253 79.7%
2019 79.83 171st 1128 84.8%
2021 61.42 333rd 1005 66.9%
2022 63.94 358th 1102 67.5%
2023 59.92 441st 1198 63.2%
2024 48.37 602nd 1204 50.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Washington Street Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1989 422 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1990 440 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 466 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1992 416 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1993 414 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 419
1994 399 3 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 408
1995 372 4 2 7 3 n/a n/a 0 388
1996 372 4 2 7 3 n/a n/a 0 388
1997 388 5 3 7 4 n/a n/a 0 407
1998 369 4 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 383
1999 366 7 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 359 4 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 377
2001 371 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 378
2002 339 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 6 348
2003 339 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 6 348
2004 348 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 5 358
2005 337 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 8 347
2006 323 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 16 346
2007 379 5 0 7 0 n/a n/a 8 399
2008 410 3 n/a 5 n/a n/a n/a 6 424
2009 367 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 4 379
2010 421 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 4 430
2011 409 0 0 6 1 0 3 0 419
2012 406 3 1 11 1 0 0 0 422
2013 383 6 0 11 1 0 0 0 401
2014 401 4 0 11 1 0 3 0 420
2015 404 4 1 19 0 0 8 0 436
2016 412 3 2 25 0 0 9 0 451
2017 406 14 2 14 0 0 7 0 443
2018 394 9 2 15 1 0 8 0 429
2019 393 7 2 13 0 0 10 0 425
2020 392 8 2 18 0 0 18 0 438
2021 379 8 3 19 0 0 18 0 427
2022 380 8 2 27 0 0 22 0 439
2023 394 7 1 27 1 0 20 0 450

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 Washington Street Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 n/a n/a n/a
1989 427 n/a n/a 19.2
1990 449 26.0 17.2 19.4
1991 470 n/a n/a n/a
1992 425 n/a n/a n/a
1993 419 n/a 0.0 0
1994 408 18.0 22.7 22.1
1995 388 19.4 20.0 19.3
1996 388 19.4 20.0 19.3
1997 407 19.0 21.4 18.7
1998 383 19.0 20.2 21.1
1999 387 18.0 21.5 18.3
2000 377 20.8 18.1 29.2
2001 378 21.0 18.0 27.5
2002 348 19.6 17.8 32.5
2003 348 19.6 17.8 32.5
2004 358 17.4 20.6 28.3
2005 347 17.6 19.7 40.1
2006 346 18.3 18.9 39.4
2007 399 18.6 21.5 36.8
2008 424 20.6 20.6 34.4
2009 379 18.9 20.1 40.3
2010 430 20.8 20.5 45.3
2011 419 22.8 18.3 47.5
2012 422 22.9 18.3 50.9
2013 401 23.2 17.2 44.1
2014 420 22.0 19.0 46.9
2015 436 24.0 18.1 46.8
2016 451 23.0 19.6 46.6
2017 443 23.4 18.9 41.1
2018 429 22.6 18.9 44.1
2019 425 23.6 18.0 48.7
2020 438 22.4 19.5 50
2021 427 22.0 19.3 47.3
2022 439 26.9 16.2 50.1
2023 450 24.7 18.1 52.7

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 Washington Street Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 395 n/a n/a n/a
1989 427 n/a n/a 19.2
1990 449 26.0 17.2 19.4
1991 470 n/a n/a n/a
1992 425 n/a n/a n/a
1993 419 n/a 0.0 0
1994 408 18.0 22.7 22.1
1995 388 19.4 20.0 19.3
1996 388 19.4 20.0 19.3
1997 407 19.0 21.4 18.7
1998 383 19.0 20.2 21.1
1999 387 18.0 21.5 18.3
2000 377 20.8 18.1 29.2
2001 378 21.0 18.0 27.5
2002 348 19.6 17.8 32.5
2003 348 19.6 17.8 32.5
2004 358 17.4 20.6 28.3
2005 347 17.6 19.7 40.1
2006 346 18.3 18.9 39.4
2007 399 18.6 21.5 36.8
2008 424 20.6 20.6 34.4
2009 379 18.9 20.1 40.3
2010 430 20.8 20.5 45.3
2011 419 22.8 18.3 47.5
2012 422 22.9 18.3 50.9
2013 401 23.2 17.2 44.1
2014 420 22.0 19.0 46.9
2015 436 24.0 18.1 46.8
2016 451 23.0 19.6 46.6
2017 443 23.4 18.9 41.1
2018 429 22.6 18.9 44.1
2019 425 23.6 18.0 48.7
2020 438 22.4 19.5 50
2021 427 22.0 19.3 47.3
2022 439 26.9 16.2 50.1
2023 450 24.7 18.1 52.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Street Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $345 (3.6%) $9,128 (96.4%) $9,473
2020 $304 (3.4%) $8,601 (96.6%) $8,905
2021 $704 (7.1%) $9,169 (92.9%) $9,873
2022 $1,372 (12.4%) $9,688 (87.6%) $11,061
2023 $1,315 (10.5%) $11,212 (89.5%) $12,526

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Street Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 445th of 1470 Elementary schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Street Elementary School)60.361.8
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Public Schools)66.963.6
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Washington Street Elementary School)60.359.2
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Otsego Public Schools)69.267
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Street Elementary School)75.367.9
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Public Schools)70.763.2
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Washington Street Elementary School)7461.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Math (Otsego Public Schools)73.659.8
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Street Elementary School)6948.7
 20.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Otsego Public Schools)66.954.4
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Washington Street Elementary School)5030.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade Math (Otsego Public Schools)47.738.6
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Washington Street Elementary School)36.619.2
 17.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Otsego Public Schools)25.719.3
 6.4%
   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 Students425450
 5.9%
African American77
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1327
 107.7%
Pacific Islander00
White393394
 0.3%
Two or More Races1020
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.7%52.7%
 4%


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Students who attend Washington Street Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Otsego Middle School
High : Otsego High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Washington Street Elementary School.

Students at Washington Street Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Washington Street Elementary School ranks 538th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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