PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

Summary:

PewamoWestphalia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 190 students in grades PK-5 in Pewamo, Michigan, which is part of the highly-ranked Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools district.

This school consistently outperforms the state average on M-Step assessments, with 70.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 77.8% in Math, compared to state averages of 39.6% and 43.4% respectively. PewamoWestphalia Elementary ranks in the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools and earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, including a 5-star rating for its performance with low socioeconomic status students. The school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2 and spends $16,019 per student, which is higher than nearby schools and the state average.

In comparison to nearby schools, PewamoWestphalia Elementary stands out. For example, RB Boyce Elementary School had significantly lower proficiency rates, with only 26.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 27.8% in Math. While PewamoWestphalia has a predominantly White student population, some nearby schools like Emerson School and Jefferson School have more diverse student bodies.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 430 W Jefferson St
       Pewamo, MI  48873-9787


(989) 593-3488

District: Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,019 Help


Students who attend PewamoWestphalia Elementary School usually attend:

High:    PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  190

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.7%
Hispanic:
3.7%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Compare Details PewamoWestphalia Elementary School ranks better than 84.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.93. (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 (93.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at PewamoWestphalia Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare PewamoWestphalia Elementary School employs 13.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at PewamoWestphalia Elementary School is $16,019.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

PewamoWestphalia Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks PewamoWestphalia Elementary School 230th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See PewamoWestphalia Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools 34th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.41 359th 1545 76.8%
2007 72.67 369th 1565 76.4%
2008 68.90 531st 1577 66.3%
2009 77.95 267th 1589 83.2%
2010 78.19 207th 1552 86.7%
2011 67.04 556th 1552 64.2%
2012 69.87 442nd 1566 71.8%
2013 70.77 426th 1563 72.7%
2014 68.99 447th 1533 70.8%
2015 74.30 374th 1580 76.3%
2016 74.98 326th 1548 78.9%
2017 79.91 212th 1466 85.5%
2018 88.35 134th 1448 90.7%
2019 91.15 78th 1408 94.5%
2021 92.75 50th 1153 95.7%
2022 91.23 86th 1344 93.6%
2023 84.87 181st 1470 87.7%
2024 81.93 230th 1486 84.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.63 45th 1397 96.8%
2024 88.56 68th 1381 95.1%
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Rank History for Female students at PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.27 211th 1443 85.4%
2023 85.97 122nd 1321 90.8%
2024 74.44 259th 1342 80.7%
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Rank History for Male students at PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.29 150th 1446 89.6%
2021 82.76 101st 915 89.0%
2022 91.74 56th 1139 95.1%
2023 78.07 247th 1334 81.5%
2024 78.41 225th 1347 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.57 99th 1253 92.1%
2019 84.07 125th 1128 88.9%
2021 90.61 47th 1005 95.3%
2022 87.03 95th 1102 91.4%
2023 79.10 209th 1198 82.6%
2024 75.53 254th 1204 78.9%
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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 PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 165 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1989 171 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1990 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1991 171 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1992 167 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1993 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1994 174 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1995 171 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1996 171 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1997 162 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1998 148 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1999 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2000 167 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 14 183
2001 167 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2002 152 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2003 152 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2004 151 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2005 149 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2006 138 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2007 210 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2008 220 n/a n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 224
2009 221 1 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2010 220 0 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2011 200 1 1 8 0 0 0 0 210
2012 200 1 1 8 0 0 0 0 210
2013 204 1 2 15 0 0 1 0 223
2014 161 1 1 10 0 0 2 0 175
2015 143 1 2 16 0 0 3 0 165
2016 151 1 1 23 0 0 3 0 179
2017 139 2 1 31 0 0 5 0 178
2018 140 2 1 25 0 0 8 0 176
2019 130 1 0 19 0 0 8 0 158
2020 136 1 0 13 0 0 7 0 157
2021 147 1 0 7 0 0 6 0 161
2022 149 2 1 9 0 1 4 0 166
2023 178 1 1 7 0 0 3 0 190

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 PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 165 n/a n/a n/a
1989 171 n/a n/a 11.1
1990 166 11.0 15.0 10.2
1991 173 n/a n/a n/a
1992 169 n/a n/a 23.1
1993 168 n/a 0.0 26.8
1994 174 10.0 17.4 19.5
1995 171 11.7 14.6 9.9
1996 171 11.7 14.6 9.9
1997 164 10.0 16.4 16.5
1998 148 10.0 14.8 19.6
1999 163 11.0 14.8 7.4
2000 183 10.7 15.8 20.7
2001 169 10.7 15.8 18.9
2002 154 11.0 14.0 18.8
2003 154 11.0 14.0 18.8
2004 157 11.8 13.3 22.3
2005 152 11.8 12.9 23
2006 142 12.8 11.1 30.3
2007 213 14.0 15.2 19.2
2008 224 15.2 14.7 11.6
2009 230 15.9 14.5 16.1
2010 230 15.0 15.2 20.4
2011 210 14.8 14.1 26.7
2012 210 13.8 15.1 25.2
2013 223 15.3 14.5 22.9
2014 175 12.9 13.5 30.9
2015 165 12.0 13.7 34.5
2016 179 12.0 14.9 37.4
2017 178 11.9 14.9 35.4
2018 176 11.1 15.7 43.2
2019 158 8.8 17.8 38
2020 157 8.8 17.6 31.8
2021 161 8.2 19.5 30.4
2022 166 9.7 17.0 31.3
2023 190 13.3 14.2 40

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 PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 165 n/a n/a n/a
1989 171 n/a n/a 11.1
1990 166 11.0 15.0 10.2
1991 173 n/a n/a n/a
1992 169 n/a n/a 23.1
1993 168 n/a 0.0 26.8
1994 174 10.0 17.4 19.5
1995 171 11.7 14.6 9.9
1996 171 11.7 14.6 9.9
1997 164 10.0 16.4 16.5
1998 148 10.0 14.8 19.6
1999 163 11.0 14.8 7.4
2000 183 10.7 15.8 20.7
2001 169 10.7 15.8 18.9
2002 154 11.0 14.0 18.8
2003 154 11.0 14.0 18.8
2004 157 11.8 13.3 22.3
2005 152 11.8 12.9 23
2006 142 12.8 11.1 30.3
2007 213 14.0 15.2 19.2
2008 224 15.2 14.7 11.6
2009 230 15.9 14.5 16.1
2010 230 15.0 15.2 20.4
2011 210 14.8 14.1 26.7
2012 210 13.8 15.1 25.2
2013 223 15.3 14.5 22.9
2014 175 12.9 13.5 30.9
2015 165 12.0 13.7 34.5
2016 179 12.0 14.9 37.4
2017 178 11.9 14.9 35.4
2018 176 11.1 15.7 43.2
2019 158 8.8 17.8 38
2020 157 8.8 17.6 31.8
2021 161 8.2 19.5 30.4
2022 166 9.7 17.0 31.3
2023 190 13.3 14.2 40

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 PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $577 (5.6%) $9,797 (94.4%) $10,374
2020 $657 (5.9%) $10,419 (94.1%) $11,076
2021 $1,153 (10.2%) $10,168 (89.8%) $11,321
2022 $2,010 (14.9%) $11,524 (85.1%) $13,535
2023 $1,756 (11.0%) $14,263 (89.0%) $16,019

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

Impact of COVID-19 on PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 181st of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (PewamoWestphalia Elementary School)69.666.7
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)69.666.7
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (PewamoWestphalia Elementary School)65.258.3
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)65.258.3
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (PewamoWestphalia Elementary School)72.781
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)72.781
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (PewamoWestphalia Elementary School)72.752.4
 20.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)72.752.4
 20.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (PewamoWestphalia Elementary School)66.770.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)66.770.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (PewamoWestphalia Elementary School)66.741.2
 25.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)66.741.2
 25.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (PewamoWestphalia Elementary School)52.447.1
 5.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)52.447.1
 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 Students158190
 20.3%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic197
 63.2%
Pacific Islander00
White130178
 36.9%
Two or More Races83
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%40%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 190 students attended PewamoWestphalia Elementary School.

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

High : PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

PewamoWestphalia Elementary School ranks 230th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at PewamoWestphalia Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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