Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school located in Petoskey, Michigan, serving 249 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Public Schools of Petoskey district, which is ranked 63 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 50% to 75% and Math proficiency rates ranging from 43.5% to 65.9%, compared to the state averages of 39.6% to 44% and 32.6% to 43.4%, respectively. The school's student population is predominantly White (86.75%) and has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (32.93%) compared to the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased significantly, from 9.0% in 2018-2019 to 30.5% in 2021-2022, which is a concerning trend.

Compared to nearby schools, Central Elementary School generally outperforms other public elementary schools in the Petoskey district, including Sheridan School and Ottawa Elementary School. However, Lincoln School, another public elementary school in the district, has a higher statewide ranking and a higher percentage of students proficient in ELA and Math. When compared to schools outside the Petoskey district, Central Elementary School performs better than East Jordan Elementary School and Inland Lakes Elementary School, but lags behind Pellston Elementary School and Charlevoix Elementary School in some academic areas.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 410 State St
       Petoskey, MI  49770-2749


(231) 348-2110

District: Public Schools of Petoskey

SchoolDigger Rank:
285th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,581 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Petoskey Middle School
High:    Petoskey High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  235

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.2%
Two or more races:
10.2%
Hispanic:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 80.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Public Schools of Petoskey District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.84. (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 (87.2%), two or more races (10.2%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14.6. 3 elementary schools in the Public Schools of Petoskey District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $15,581. 2 elementary schools in the Public Schools of Petoskey District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 285th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Public Schools of Petoskey:

SchoolDigger ranks Public Schools of Petoskey 63rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.59 477th 1545 69.1%
2007 80.72 181st 1565 88.4%
2008 76.13 313th 1577 80.2%
2009 82.36 142nd 1589 91.1%
2010 83.42 40th 1552 97.4%
2011 77.96 252nd 1552 83.8%
2012 74.61 348th 1566 77.8%
2013 59.43 646th 1563 58.7%
2014 60.43 632nd 1533 58.8%
2015 76.07 341st 1580 78.4%
2016 71.75 394th 1548 74.5%
2017 62.62 463rd 1466 68.4%
2018 74.29 373rd 1448 74.2%
2019 77.96 260th 1408 81.5%
2021 64.69 332nd 1153 71.2%
2022 61.93 456th 1344 66.1%
2023 73.99 336th 1470 77.1%
2024 77.84 285th 1486 80.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.82 175th 1397 87.5%
2019 72.07 208th 1134 81.7%
2022 71.81 206th 1099 81.3%
2023 70.37 278th 1350 79.4%
2024 64.33 375th 1381 72.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.83 481st 1443 66.7%
2019 53.61 520th 1171 55.6%
2021 68.80 214th 902 76.3%
2022 47.50 557th 1106 49.6%
2023 67.83 338th 1321 74.4%
2024 54.53 550th 1342 59.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.89 320th 1446 77.9%
2019 75.74 239th 1196 80.0%
2021 57.86 338th 915 63.1%
2022 77.05 214th 1139 81.2%
2023 81.77 192nd 1334 85.6%
2024 89.16 96th 1347 92.9%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.21 344th 1253 72.5%
2019 75.94 222nd 1128 80.3%
2021 59.66 352nd 1005 65.0%
2022 55.61 466th 1102 57.7%
2023 65.20 374th 1198 68.8%
2024 72.06 291st 1204 75.8%
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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
Friday, December 16, 2016

Open Quote Lucy did exceptionally well here an loved each of her teachers!! Thank you!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 283 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 288
1993 350 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 354
1994 361 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 363
1995 341 0 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 341 0 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 347
1997 324 0 2 0 7 n/a n/a 0 333
1998 282 0 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 293
1999 284 0 1 1 7 n/a n/a 0 293
2000 282 4 1 3 9 n/a n/a 0 299
2001 277 0 1 4 8 n/a n/a 0 290
2002 274 3 1 4 16 n/a n/a 0 298
2003 274 3 1 4 16 n/a n/a 0 298
2004 284 3 1 2 13 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 276 1 3 3 13 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 267 1 3 2 8 n/a n/a 1 282
2007 265 1 1 1 7 n/a n/a 4 279
2008 264 1 1 1 11 n/a n/a 6 284
2009 266 2 1 1 10 n/a n/a 0 280
2010 251 1 1 1 13 n/a n/a 8 275
2011 258 1 0 3 20 0 7 0 289
2012 260 2 0 2 19 0 5 0 288
2013 246 2 0 2 19 0 10 0 279
2014 253 1 1 2 19 0 12 0 288
2015 244 1 1 1 15 0 7 0 269
2016 234 1 5 2 14 0 11 0 267
2017 244 1 6 2 10 0 9 0 272
2018 239 1 8 3 8 0 13 0 272
2019 224 0 8 3 9 0 16 0 260
2020 234 1 6 5 5 0 20 0 271
2021 239 1 4 5 3 0 14 0 266
2022 230 1 5 4 3 0 16 0 259
2023 216 2 3 6 1 0 21 0 249
2024 205 1 1 4 0 0 24 0 235

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 288 n/a n/a n/a
1993 354 n/a 0.0 15
1994 363 16.4 22.1 23.4
1995 347 15.0 23.1 27.7
1996 347 15.0 23.1 27.7
1997 333 15.0 22.2 29.4
1998 293 15.0 19.5 37.9
1999 293 14.0 20.9 48.1
2000 299 15.3 19.5 42.5
2001 290 15.3 19.0 22.8
2002 298 17.8 16.7 25.2
2003 298 17.8 16.7 25.2
2004 303 16.8 18.0 27.1
2005 296 15.9 18.6 22
2006 282 14.7 19.2 25.6
2007 279 15.1 18.5 19.3
2008 284 15.1 18.8 24.8
2009 280 15.3 18.3 28.2
2010 275 15.0 18.2 33.7
2011 289 15.3 18.8 39.1
2012 288 15.3 18.7 45.1
2013 279 15.3 18.1 39.4
2014 288 14.6 19.6 42
2015 269 15.0 17.9 35.7
2016 267 15.0 17.8 37.8
2017 272 16.3 16.6 42.6
2018 272 15.3 17.7 40.4
2019 260 16.1 16.1 44.2
2020 271 15.7 17.2 40.2
2021 266 14.7 18.0 38
2022 259 15.2 16.9 32.4
2023 249 15.5 16.0 32.9
2024 235 16.0 14.6 34

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 288 n/a n/a n/a
1993 354 n/a 0.0 15
1994 363 16.4 22.1 23.4
1995 347 15.0 23.1 27.7
1996 347 15.0 23.1 27.7
1997 333 15.0 22.2 29.4
1998 293 15.0 19.5 37.9
1999 293 14.0 20.9 48.1
2000 299 15.3 19.5 42.5
2001 290 15.3 19.0 22.8
2002 298 17.8 16.7 25.2
2003 298 17.8 16.7 25.2
2004 303 16.8 18.0 27.1
2005 296 15.9 18.6 22
2006 282 14.7 19.2 25.6
2007 279 15.1 18.5 19.3
2008 284 15.1 18.8 24.8
2009 280 15.3 18.3 28.2
2010 275 15.0 18.2 33.7
2011 289 15.3 18.8 39.1
2012 288 15.3 18.7 45.1
2013 279 15.3 18.1 39.4
2014 288 14.6 19.6 42
2015 269 15.0 17.9 35.7
2016 267 15.0 17.8 37.8
2017 272 16.3 16.6 42.6
2018 272 15.3 17.7 40.4
2019 260 16.1 16.1 44.2
2020 271 15.7 17.2 40.2
2021 266 14.7 18.0 38
2022 259 15.2 16.9 32.4
2023 249 15.5 16.0 32.9
2024 235 16.0 14.6 34

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 Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $603 (5.5%) $10,425 (94.5%) $11,028
2020 $496 (4.7%) $10,078 (95.3%) $10,574
2021 $456 (4.0%) $11,020 (96.0%) $11,476
2022 $1,118 (8.4%) $12,151 (91.6%) $13,269
2023 $1,351 (8.7%) $14,230 (91.3%) $15,581

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 260th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 336th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)68.662.8
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Public Schools of Petoskey)64.960.8
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Central Elementary School)68.653.5
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Public Schools of Petoskey)59.153.5
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)48.955.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Public Schools of Petoskey)63.758.6
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)46.747.2
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (Public Schools of Petoskey)57.651.7
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)73.372.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Public Schools of Petoskey)60.772.2
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)53.352.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Public Schools of Petoskey)38.355.3
 17%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Central Elementary School)37.817.9
 19.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Public Schools of Petoskey)28.429.6
 1.2%
   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 Students260249
 4.2%
African American02
American Indian91
 88.9%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White224216
 3.6%
Two or More Races1621
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%32.9%
 11.3%


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

Middle : Petoskey Middle School
High : Petoskey High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 235 students attended Central Elementary School.

Students at Central Elementary School are 87% White, 10% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Central Elementary School ranks 285th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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