Tonda Elementary School

Summary:

Tonda Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, Michigan, serving 486 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district, which is ranked 100 out of 610 districts in Michigan, Tonda Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10% of Michigan elementary schools.

Tonda Elementary's students consistently outperform the district and state averages in M-Step assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, Tonda's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored 75.4%, 70.2%, and 79.8% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 55.4% and the state's 39.6%. In math, Tonda's students scored 77.4%, 67.9%, and 57.4% proficient or better, outpacing the district and state. The school's low student-teacher ratio and increasing per-student spending suggest a strong focus on academic achievement and effective teaching practices.

While Tonda Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, other nearby schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district, such as Isbister Elementary and Smith Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic results and are ranked among the top elementary schools in Michigan. This variation in performance suggests that factors beyond just district resources, such as school leadership and community engagement, play a significant role in shaping student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 46501 Warren Rd
       Canton, MI  48187-1463


(734) 416-6100

District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
122nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,880 Help


Students who attend Tonda Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Canton High School
    Plymouth High School
    Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  486

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tonda Elementary School ranks better than 91.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.57. (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 (80.2%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tonda Elementary School is 16.9. 11 elementary schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tonda Elementary School is $15,880, which is the 7th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tonda Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tonda Elementary School 122nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Tonda Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth-Canton Community Schools 100th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tonda Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tonda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.86 443rd 1545 71.3%
2007 77.57 255th 1565 83.7%
2008 72.74 401st 1577 74.6%
2009 78.22 259th 1589 83.7%
2010 74.94 328th 1552 78.9%
2011 77.77 257th 1552 83.4%
2012 81.25 236th 1566 84.9%
2013 73.54 373rd 1563 76.1%
2014 76.11 324th 1533 78.9%
2015 84.15 183rd 1580 88.4%
2016 80.18 250th 1548 83.9%
2017 82.92 166th 1466 88.7%
2018 88.90 126th 1448 91.3%
2019 86.83 130th 1408 90.8%
2021 87.00 107th 1153 90.7%
2022 86.14 142nd 1344 89.4%
2023 89.63 118th 1470 92.0%
2024 89.57 122nd 1486 91.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tonda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.23 57th 270 78.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tonda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.04 8th 225 96.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tonda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.95 89th 1397 93.6%
2022 91.56 21st 1099 98.1%
2023 73.40 228th 1350 83.1%
2024 92.31 37th 1381 97.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Tonda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.50 165th 1443 88.6%
2019 78.73 173rd 1171 85.2%
2021 79.35 127th 902 85.9%
2022 85.03 114th 1106 89.7%
2023 86.42 119th 1321 91.0%
2024 84.83 143rd 1342 89.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tonda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.04 105th 1446 92.7%
2019 86.31 104th 1196 91.3%
2021 83.80 95th 915 89.6%
2022 81.19 166th 1139 85.4%
2023 88.63 95th 1334 92.9%
2024 88.91 100th 1347 92.6%
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Rank History for White students at Tonda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.35 164th 1253 86.9%
2019 84.04 126th 1128 88.8%
2021 85.12 93rd 1005 90.7%
2022 81.42 159th 1102 85.6%
2023 85.30 132nd 1198 89.0%
2024 86.21 116th 1204 90.4%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 26, 2015

Open Quote My oldest is in Kindergarten so the whole school "thing" is new to me. The staff and parents at Tonda have made the transition for both my daughter and myself. The Kids Time program is also great. As a working mom having to leave my child not only in child care but in a whole new program was a little unnerving. The staff for Kids Time is wonderful. My daughter loves kids time and gets upset when if there are days she doesn't go. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tonda Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 577 7 52 7 2 n/a n/a 0 645
1996 577 7 52 7 2 n/a n/a 0 645
1997 554 6 44 5 2 n/a n/a 0 611
1998 540 11 37 12 3 n/a n/a 0 603
1999 529 13 43 14 3 n/a n/a 0 602
2000 520 17 50 11 2 n/a n/a 0 600
2001 506 13 37 12 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 544 14 57 15 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2003 544 14 57 15 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2004 536 15 71 12 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2005 500 18 69 11 1 n/a n/a 0 599
2006 514 21 75 9 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2007 501 18 79 8 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2008 509 28 64 7 1 n/a n/a 3 612
2009 452 28 64 10 2 n/a n/a 3 559
2010 428 32 54 9 2 n/a n/a 0 525
2011 378 18 43 17 1 1 20 0 478
2012 376 14 35 19 1 1 25 0 471
2013 371 11 23 19 1 1 27 0 453
2014 390 18 20 17 1 1 26 0 473
2015 399 15 16 19 0 0 23 0 472
2016 442 15 19 26 0 0 26 0 528
2017 444 28 20 24 1 0 27 0 544
2018 450 29 19 25 0 0 29 0 552
2019 442 31 23 29 2 0 22 0 549
2020 433 30 24 31 2 0 27 0 547
2021 387 26 22 23 2 0 24 0 484
2022 399 21 27 25 2 0 29 0 503
2023 390 20 21 28 3 0 24 0 486

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 Tonda Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 645 26.4 24.4 0
1996 645 26.4 24.4 0
1997 611 26.0 23.5 0.2
1998 603 25.0 24.1 1.3
1999 602 26.0 23.2 1.3
2000 600 25.7 23.3 1.8
2001 569 26.8 21.2 1.8
2002 631 30.2 20.9 3.8
2003 631 30.2 20.9 3.8
2004 635 28.7 22.1 3.1
2005 599 28.4 21.1 2.8
2006 620 30.1 20.6 4.4
2007 607 31.3 19.4 4.3
2008 612 30.9 19.8 6.4
2009 559 28.9 19.3 8.6
2010 525 27.5 19.0 12
2011 478 26.2 18.2 10.5
2012 471 25.3 18.5 8.7
2013 453 27.4 16.4 10.8
2014 473 27.5 17.2 9.3
2015 472 29.0 16.2 11.4
2016 528 29.0 18.2 9.8
2017 544 27.5 19.7 9
2018 552 26.6 20.7 12.9
2019 549 29.6 18.5 14.4
2020 547 30.6 17.8 12.4
2021 484 27.4 17.6 13.2
2022 503 29.4 17.0 15.1
2023 486 28.5 16.9 17.9

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 Tonda Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 645 26.4 24.4 0
1996 645 26.4 24.4 0
1997 611 26.0 23.5 0.2
1998 603 25.0 24.1 1.3
1999 602 26.0 23.2 1.3
2000 600 25.7 23.3 1.8
2001 569 26.8 21.2 1.8
2002 631 30.2 20.9 3.8
2003 631 30.2 20.9 3.8
2004 635 28.7 22.1 3.1
2005 599 28.4 21.1 2.8
2006 620 30.1 20.6 4.4
2007 607 31.3 19.4 4.3
2008 612 30.9 19.8 6.4
2009 559 28.9 19.3 8.6
2010 525 27.5 19.0 12
2011 478 26.2 18.2 10.5
2012 471 25.3 18.5 8.7
2013 453 27.4 16.4 10.8
2014 473 27.5 17.2 9.3
2015 472 29.0 16.2 11.4
2016 528 29.0 18.2 9.8
2017 544 27.5 19.7 9
2018 552 26.6 20.7 12.9
2019 549 29.6 18.5 14.4
2020 547 30.6 17.8 12.4
2021 484 27.4 17.6 13.2
2022 503 29.4 17.0 15.1
2023 486 28.5 16.9 17.9

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 Tonda Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $355 (3.2%) $10,660 (96.8%) $11,015
2020 $419 (3.7%) $10,841 (96.3%) $11,260
2021 $1,813 (14.6%) $10,571 (85.4%) $12,384
2022 $894 (6.8%) $12,223 (93.2%) $13,117
2023 $1,289 (8.1%) $14,592 (91.9%) $15,880

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tonda 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 130th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 118th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tonda Elementary School)59.558.3
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)6158.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Tonda Elementary School)79.778.6
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)62.858.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tonda Elementary School)63.268.4
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)62.462.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Tonda Elementary School)75.967.3
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)64.957.9
 7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tonda Elementary School)68.170.8
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)6563.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Tonda Elementary School)6756.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade Math (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)58.652.5
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Tonda Elementary School)30.936.4
 5.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)25.434.9
 9.5%
   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 Students549486
 11.5%
African American3120
 35.5%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian2321
 8.7%
Hispanic2928
 3.4%
Pacific Islander00
White442390
 11.8%
Two or More Races2224
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.4%17.9%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tonda Elementary School

Students at Tonda Elementary School are 80% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 486 students attended Tonda Elementary School.

Yes. Tonda Elementary School ranks in the top 8.2% of Michigan elementary schools.

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

High : Canton High School
High : Plymouth High School
High : Salem High 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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