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Pellston Elementary School

Summary:

Pellston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 204 students in grades PK-5 in the small town of Pellston, Michigan. The school is part of the Public Schools of Petoskey district, which is ranked 259 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pellston Elementary has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking and performance, moving from a 1-star school in 2018-2019 to a 4-star school in the current 2023-2024 school year, ranking 283 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools. The school's student population is predominantly White (76.47%) with a higher percentage of students identifying as two or more races (16.67%) compared to the state average. Notably, Pellston Elementary's low socioeconomic status students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools, despite the school having a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (65.2%).

While Pellston Elementary's female students perform significantly better than their male counterparts, ranking in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools, the gender gap has been widening over the years. Compared to nearby schools, Pellston Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Sheridan School and Lincoln School in the higher-ranked Public Schools of Petoskey district, but outperforms the Cheboygan Area Schools, such as East Elementary and Cheboygan Intermediate. However, Pellston Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.6% in 2019-2020 to 23.1% in the current 2022-2023 school year, which is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and intervention.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 114 Zipf St
       Pellston, MI  49769

(231) 539-8421

District: Pellston Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,821 Help


Students who attend Pellston Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Pellston MiddleHigh School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.5%
Two or more races:
16.7%
American Indian:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pellston Elementary School ranks better than 81% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.91. (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 (76.5%), two or more races (16.7%), American Indian (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pellston Elementary School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pellston Elementary School is $18,821.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pellston Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pellston Elementary School 283rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Pellston Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pellston Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pellston Public Schools 259th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pellston Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pellston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.25 571st 1545 63.0%
2007 50.16 997th 1565 36.3%
2008 58.31 813th 1577 48.4%
2009 49.87 1056th 1589 33.5%
2010 41.25 1208th 1552 22.2%
2011 53.14 941st 1552 39.4%
2012 48.85 863rd 1566 44.9%
2013 57.17 702nd 1563 55.1%
2014 66.79 492nd 1533 67.9%
2015 42.54 963rd 1580 39.1%
2016 36.30 1013th 1548 34.6%
2017 39.24 884th 1466 39.7%
2018 45.98 852nd 1448 41.2%
2019 22.13 1105th 1408 21.5%
2021 34.90 751st 1153 34.9%
2022 56.14 541st 1344 59.7%
2023 68.07 423rd 1470 71.2%
2024 77.91 283rd 1486 81.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pellston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.92 588th 1397 57.9%
2019 44.36 637th 1134 43.8%
2021 41.53 442nd 749 41.0%
2022 80.33 107th 1099 90.3%
2023 82.68 129th 1350 90.4%
2024 87.87 74th 1381 94.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pellston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.96 811th 1443 43.8%
2019 37.60 742nd 1171 36.6%
2021 28.40 678th 902 24.8%
2022 58.97 391st 1106 64.6%
2023 69.00 318th 1321 75.9%
2024 77.65 228th 1342 83.0%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Pellston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.89 874th 1446 39.6%
2019 13.45 1078th 1196 9.9%
2022 42.41 635th 1139 44.2%
2023 63.71 445th 1334 66.6%
2024 67.60 387th 1347 71.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pellston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.75 857th 1253 31.6%
2019 13.49 1042nd 1128 7.6%
2021 30.37 724th 1005 28.0%
2022 55.46 468th 1102 57.5%
2023 64.11 387th 1198 67.7%
2024 69.46 325th 1204 73.0%
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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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by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Open Quote I have had children at Pellston Public Schools for 16 years and have found the staff to be WAY ABOVE AVERAGE!!! I have several relatives who have gone to other schools and know first hand that Pellston Schools education is above average regardless of what the test scores show.
Like all things in life, you get out of it what you put into it. If you take advantage of the wonderful staff and programs at Pellston, you will succeed.
Pellston is a small close-knit school, where the teachers and support staff care about the students. The problem with Pellston is that in a lot of cases the school staff cares more about the students the parents. When these to groups come closer in this aspect, Pellston will blow all the other districts out of the water. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pellston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 262 2 2 0 20 n/a n/a 0 286
1989 248 0 3 3 19 n/a n/a 0 273
1990 304 2 3 3 19 n/a n/a 0 331
1991 296 1 1 2 19 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 340 1 0 0 28 n/a n/a 0 369
1993 357 1 0 4 37 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 363 0 0 4 30 n/a n/a 0 397
1995 319 0 3 4 32 n/a n/a 0 358
1996 319 0 3 4 32 n/a n/a 0 358
1997 324 0 1 3 37 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 330 2 1 3 36 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 329 3 1 1 32 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 330 4 1 0 39 n/a n/a 0 374
2001 322 6 1 2 28 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 290 5 4 1 24 n/a n/a 0 324
2003 290 5 4 1 24 n/a n/a 0 324
2004 277 2 3 2 22 n/a n/a 0 306
2005 297 1 3 1 30 n/a n/a 0 332
2006 285 1 6 0 38 n/a n/a 0 330
2007 262 2 5 0 27 n/a n/a 10 306
2008 266 6 5 n/a 34 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 261 5 2 0 32 n/a n/a 8 308
2010 243 8 1 0 36 n/a n/a 12 300
2011 238 2 1 2 26 0 24 0 293
2012 192 4 0 3 20 0 43 0 262
2013 173 1 0 1 15 0 35 0 225
2014 168 0 1 2 10 0 25 0 206
2015 188 0 1 3 15 0 28 0 235
2016 175 0 1 2 17 0 23 0 218
2017 171 1 1 4 16 0 24 0 217
2018 171 0 1 3 20 0 19 0 214
2019 168 0 1 1 14 0 23 0 207
2020 160 0 0 1 13 0 33 0 207
2021 163 0 0 1 7 0 30 0 201
2022 163 0 0 2 7 0 30 0 202
2023 156 0 0 4 10 0 34 0 204

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 Pellston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 n/a n/a n/a
1989 273 n/a n/a 31.9
1990 331 14.0 23.6 54.7
1991 319 n/a n/a n/a
1992 369 n/a n/a 35
1993 399 n/a 0.0 31.6
1994 397 19.0 20.9 35.8
1995 358 20.1 17.8 36.3
1996 358 20.1 17.8 36.3
1997 365 22.0 16.6 35.3
1998 372 22.0 16.9 36.8
1999 366 23.0 15.9 34.7
2000 374 23.1 16.2 41.4
2001 359 23.2 15.5 38.4
2002 324 22.5 14.4 42.9
2003 324 22.5 14.4 42.9
2004 306 21.0 14.6 47.7
2005 332 20.8 16.0 43.4
2006 330 20.6 16.0 53.3
2007 306 21.1 14.5 57.8
2008 311 20.0 15.6 47.3
2009 308 21.2 14.5 66.3
2010 300 18.9 15.8 68.1
2011 293 17.2 17.0 64.2
2012 262 16.6 15.7 61.5
2013 225 10.3 21.7 70.7
2014 206 15.7 13.0 68.9
2015 235 18.0 13.0 73.6
2016 218 15.0 14.5 68.8
2017 217 16.5 13.1 65.9
2018 214 17.5 12.2 71
2019 207 19.7 10.5 79.7
2020 207 18.5 11.1 89.9
2021 201 18.8 10.6 58.2
2022 202 19.6 10.3 71.8
2023 204 20.2 10.0 65.2

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 Pellston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 n/a n/a n/a
1989 273 n/a n/a 31.9
1990 331 14.0 23.6 54.7
1991 319 n/a n/a n/a
1992 369 n/a n/a 35
1993 399 n/a 0.0 31.6
1994 397 19.0 20.9 35.8
1995 358 20.1 17.8 36.3
1996 358 20.1 17.8 36.3
1997 365 22.0 16.6 35.3
1998 372 22.0 16.9 36.8
1999 366 23.0 15.9 34.7
2000 374 23.1 16.2 41.4
2001 359 23.2 15.5 38.4
2002 324 22.5 14.4 42.9
2003 324 22.5 14.4 42.9
2004 306 21.0 14.6 47.7
2005 332 20.8 16.0 43.4
2006 330 20.6 16.0 53.3
2007 306 21.1 14.5 57.8
2008 311 20.0 15.6 47.3
2009 308 21.2 14.5 66.3
2010 300 18.9 15.8 68.1
2011 293 17.2 17.0 64.2
2012 262 16.6 15.7 61.5
2013 225 10.3 21.7 70.7
2014 206 15.7 13.0 68.9
2015 235 18.0 13.0 73.6
2016 218 15.0 14.5 68.8
2017 217 16.5 13.1 65.9
2018 214 17.5 12.2 71
2019 207 19.7 10.5 79.7
2020 207 18.5 11.1 89.9
2021 201 18.8 10.6 58.2
2022 202 19.6 10.3 71.8
2023 204 20.2 10.0 65.2

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 Pellston Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,493 (11.9%) $11,040 (88.1%) $12,533
2020 $1,835 (14.1%) $11,223 (85.9%) $13,058
2021 $3,018 (20.3%) $11,836 (79.7%) $14,854
2022 $4,423 (25.9%) $12,663 (74.1%) $17,087
2023 $3,718 (19.8%) $15,104 (80.3%) $18,821

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pellston 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 1105th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 423rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 49.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pellston Elementary School)26.343.3
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pellston Public Schools)26.343.3
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pellston Elementary School)17.946.7
 28.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pellston Public Schools)17.946.7
 28.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pellston Elementary School)35.366.7
 31.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pellston Public Schools)35.366.7
 31.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Pellston Elementary School)29.461.9
 32.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pellston Public Schools)29.461.9
 32.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pellston Elementary School)34.457.6
 23.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pellston Public Schools)34.457.6
 23.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Pellston Elementary School)33.351.5
 18.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pellston Public Schools)33.351.5
 18.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students207204
 1.4%
African American00
American Indian1410
 28.6%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White168156
 7.1%
Two or More Races2334
 47.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.7%65.2%
 14.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pellston Elementary School

Students at Pellston Elementary School are 76% White, 17% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

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

High : Pellston MiddleHigh School

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended Pellston Elementary School.

Pellston Elementary School ranks 283rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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