Keewahdin Elementary School

Summary:

Keewahdin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, serving 487 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Port Huron Area School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Keewahdin has several strengths, including higher academic performance than the district and state averages, particularly in 5th-grade English Language Arts and Science. However, the school faces challenges, such as a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.47%) compared to nearby schools like Cleveland Elementary (53.24% white) and Woodrow Wilson Elementary (43.96% white). Additionally, Keewahdin has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.1% in 2020-2021 to 30.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools.

While Keewahdin's academic performance is generally stronger than the district and state, it lags behind the high-performing Morton Elementary School, which is part of the Marysville Public Schools district. Morton Elementary consistently outperforms Keewahdin and the state in M-Step test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. This may be due to factors such as Morton's lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (60.56%) compared to Keewahdin's 55.65%.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4801 Lakeshore Rd
       Fort Gratiot, MI  48059-3540


(810) 984-6517

District: Port Huron Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
753rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,553 Help


Students who attend Keewahdin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fort Gratiot Middle School
High:    Port Huron Northern High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Two or more races:
5.3%
Hispanic:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Compare Details Keewahdin Elementary School ranks worse than 50.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Port Huron Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Keewahdin Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Port Huron Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Keewahdin Elementary School is 18.4, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Port Huron Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Keewahdin Elementary School is $13,553, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Port Huron Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Keewahdin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Keewahdin Elementary School 753rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Keewahdin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Port Huron Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Huron Area School District 435th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Keewahdin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Keewahdin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.15 287th 1545 81.4%
2007 67.32 534th 1565 65.9%
2008 67.22 576th 1577 63.5%
2009 65.25 657th 1589 58.7%
2010 67.58 607th 1552 60.9%
2011 74.07 372nd 1552 76.0%
2012 63.07 556th 1566 64.5%
2013 58.75 667th 1563 57.3%
2014 45.32 914th 1533 40.4%
2015 52.00 787th 1580 50.2%
2016 64.14 523rd 1548 66.2%
2017 45.67 755th 1466 48.5%
2018 34.48 1020th 1448 29.6%
2019 47.35 717th 1408 49.1%
2021 35.25 741st 1153 35.7%
2022 40.38 755th 1344 43.8%
2023 48.35 719th 1470 51.1%
2024 45.98 753rd 1486 49.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Keewahdin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.59 235th 403 41.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Keewahdin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.47 952nd 1397 31.9%
2019 50.73 530th 1134 53.3%
2021 35.00 529th 749 29.4%
2022 51.67 482nd 1099 56.1%
2023 51.00 606th 1350 55.1%
2024 48.91 655th 1381 52.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Keewahdin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.14 931st 1443 35.5%
2019 49.07 577th 1171 50.7%
2021 36.73 584th 902 35.3%
2022 44.44 591st 1106 46.6%
2023 40.85 754th 1321 42.9%
2024 32.56 896th 1342 33.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Keewahdin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.72 1056th 1446 27.0%
2019 42.59 688th 1196 42.5%
2021 20.28 774th 915 15.4%
2022 27.76 833rd 1139 26.9%
2023 46.63 675th 1334 49.4%
2024 48.98 650th 1347 51.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Keewahdin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.32 114th 222 48.6%
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Rank History for White students at Keewahdin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.48 1072nd 1253 14.4%
2019 37.12 728th 1128 35.5%
2021 31.64 712th 1005 29.2%
2022 31.22 769th 1102 30.2%
2023 36.60 788th 1198 34.2%
2024 36.84 775th 1204 35.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Keewahdin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 521 1 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1989 515 1 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1990 528 8 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 548
1991 514 4 10 9 18 n/a n/a 0 555
1992 480 4 7 4 15 n/a n/a 0 510
1993 512 7 7 8 13 n/a n/a 0 547
1994 507 7 7 11 7 n/a n/a 0 539
1995 482 9 10 4 9 n/a n/a 0 514
1996 482 9 10 4 9 n/a n/a 0 514
1997 481 5 14 6 5 n/a n/a 0 511
1998 467 8 16 8 9 n/a n/a 0 508
1999 454 9 13 7 9 n/a n/a 0 492
2000 416 13 13 9 9 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 423 10 11 8 9 n/a n/a 0 461
2002 467 5 19 7 7 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 467 5 19 7 7 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 453 3 11 13 6 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 396 2 10 12 9 n/a n/a 0 429
2006 393 4 8 7 8 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 390 3 11 8 5 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 373 3 15 10 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2009 404 4 10 12 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2010 405 14 9 16 2 n/a n/a 0 446
2011 380 4 8 21 0 0 11 0 424
2012 398 6 8 17 2 0 19 0 450
2013 387 3 5 22 1 0 13 0 431
2014 488 10 5 33 2 0 22 0 560
2015 473 11 6 31 2 1 22 0 546
2016 462 13 7 30 0 1 22 0 535
2017 458 12 10 31 0 1 17 0 529
2018 459 6 4 29 0 1 21 0 520
2019 421 7 6 19 0 1 20 0 474
2020 397 6 7 28 0 1 24 0 463
2021 397 5 4 24 0 0 20 0 450
2022 407 4 2 21 2 0 30 0 466
2023 426 4 6 24 1 0 26 0 487

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 Keewahdin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 n/a n/a n/a
1989 537 n/a n/a 9.5
1990 548 31.0 17.6 10
1991 555 n/a n/a n/a
1992 510 n/a n/a 11.8
1993 547 n/a 0.0 12.8
1994 539 23.4 23.0 10
1995 514 24.0 21.4 13.8
1996 514 24.0 21.4 13.8
1997 511 23.0 22.2 12.7
1998 508 24.0 21.2 8.7
1999 492 26.0 18.9 12.8
2000 460 26.7 17.2 16.5
2001 461 27.7 16.6 14.8
2002 505 26.7 18.9 16.8
2003 505 26.7 18.9 16.8
2004 486 25.6 19.0 16.5
2005 429 23.5 18.3 19.8
2006 420 20.5 20.5 16.4
2007 417 24.0 17.4 18.5
2008 403 23.9 16.9 21.1
2009 431 25.0 17.2 25.3
2010 446 25.0 17.8 32.3
2011 424 27.1 15.6 29.7
2012 450 25.1 17.9 36.4
2013 431 27.4 15.6 38.1
2014 560 30.3 18.4 46.6
2015 546 31.0 17.6 33.9
2016 535 30.0 17.8 37.6
2017 529 26.5 19.9 45.7
2018 520 26.6 19.5 52.3
2019 474 25.5 18.5 47.5
2020 463 26.4 17.5 49
2021 450 26.7 16.8 51.1
2022 466 24.5 18.9 51.9
2023 487 26.3 18.4 55.6

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 Keewahdin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 n/a n/a n/a
1989 537 n/a n/a 9.5
1990 548 31.0 17.6 10
1991 555 n/a n/a n/a
1992 510 n/a n/a 11.8
1993 547 n/a 0.0 12.8
1994 539 23.4 23.0 10
1995 514 24.0 21.4 13.8
1996 514 24.0 21.4 13.8
1997 511 23.0 22.2 12.7
1998 508 24.0 21.2 8.7
1999 492 26.0 18.9 12.8
2000 460 26.7 17.2 16.5
2001 461 27.7 16.6 14.8
2002 505 26.7 18.9 16.8
2003 505 26.7 18.9 16.8
2004 486 25.6 19.0 16.5
2005 429 23.5 18.3 19.8
2006 420 20.5 20.5 16.4
2007 417 24.0 17.4 18.5
2008 403 23.9 16.9 21.1
2009 431 25.0 17.2 25.3
2010 446 25.0 17.8 32.3
2011 424 27.1 15.6 29.7
2012 450 25.1 17.9 36.4
2013 431 27.4 15.6 38.1
2014 560 30.3 18.4 46.6
2015 546 31.0 17.6 33.9
2016 535 30.0 17.8 37.6
2017 529 26.5 19.9 45.7
2018 520 26.6 19.5 52.3
2019 474 25.5 18.5 47.5
2020 463 26.4 17.5 49
2021 450 26.7 16.8 51.1
2022 466 24.5 18.9 51.9
2023 487 26.3 18.4 55.6

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 Keewahdin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $613 (6.2%) $9,336 (93.8%) $9,949
2020 $682 (7.3%) $8,722 (92.7%) $9,404
2021 $1,383 (12.2%) $9,957 (87.8%) $11,340
2022 $1,998 (16.7%) $9,995 (83.3%) $11,993
2023 $1,960 (14.5%) $11,593 (85.5%) $13,553

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Keewahdin 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 717th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 719th of 1470 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Keewahdin Elementary School)51.236.1
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Port Huron Area School District)35.329.1
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Keewahdin Elementary School)53.732.5
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Port Huron Area School District)38.625.3
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Keewahdin Elementary School)48.656.6
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Port Huron Area School District)33.338.6
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Keewahdin Elementary School)45.848.7
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (Port Huron Area School District)32.228.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Keewahdin Elementary School)47.847.2
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Port Huron Area School District)31.433.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Keewahdin Elementary School)31.526
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Port Huron Area School District)23.318.9
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Keewahdin Elementary School)9.815.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Port Huron Area School District)6.68.6
 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 Students474487
 2.7%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian01
Asian66
Hispanic1924
 26.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White421426
 1.2%
Two or More Races2026
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.5%55.6%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Keewahdin Elementary School

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

Middle : Fort Gratiot Middle School
High : Port Huron Northern High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended Keewahdin Elementary School.

Keewahdin Elementary School ranks 753rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Keewahdin Elementary School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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