Posen Elementary School

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Posen Elementary School ranks 676 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Posen Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Posen, Michigan, serving grades K-6 with a student population of 112. The school is part of the Posen Consolidated School District No. 9, which is ranked 281 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Posen Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.64%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 90-93% white students. The school has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.1% to 20.9% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the nearby schools, such as Ella M White Elementary (14.7% to 23.4%). Posen Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally on par with or slightly above the state and district averages, with some grade levels performing better than others. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.96% to 64.42%, which is higher than some nearby schools like Wilson Elementary (65.77%), but lower than Lincoln Elementary (91.24%).

Posen Elementary School has seen an increase in spending per student, from $10,882 in 2019-2020 to $12,641 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as Ella M White Elementary ($11,783) and Wilson Elementary ($12,166). Overall, Posen Elementary School appears to be performing relatively well, with some areas for improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring that all student subgroups are achieving at high levels.

Detail:

Public K-6

10575 Michigan Ave
Posen, MI 49776-9125

(989) 248-6500

District: Posen Consolidated School District No. 9

SchoolDigger Rank:
676^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,641

Students who attend Posen Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Posen Consolidated High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 112

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

African American:

2.7%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Posen Elementary School ranks better than 54.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.33. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), African American (2.7%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Posen Elementary School is 18.1. (See more...)

Compare Posen Elementary School employs 6.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Posen Elementary School is $12,641.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Posen Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Posen Elementary School 676^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Posen Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9:

SchoolDigger ranks Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 281^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Posen Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Posen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	47.92	1020^th	1545	34.0%
2007	51.38	971^st	1565	38.0%
2008	46.62	1094^th	1577	30.6%
2009	44.31	1155^th	1589	27.3%
2010	65.07	684^th	1552	55.9%
2011	44.31	1111^th	1552	28.4%
2012	34.68	1151^st	1566	26.5%
2013	42.78	979^th	1563	37.4%
2014	41.87	979^th	1533	36.1%
2015	69.81	447^th	1580	71.7%
2016	71.75	393^rd	1548	74.6%
2017	74.99	277^th	1466	81.1%
2018	63.86	545^th	1448	62.4%
2023	47.25	731^st	1470	50.3%
2024	52.33	676^th	1486	54.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Posen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	82.71	138^th	1397	90.1%
2024	68.96	313^th	1381	77.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Posen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.90	771^st	1446	46.7%

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Rank History for White students at Posen Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	52.63	593^rd	1253	52.7%
2023	34.72	805^th	1198	32.8%
2024	37.12	764^th	1204	36.5%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Posen Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	221	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	-44	178
1989	170	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	171
1990	155	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	156
1991	184	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	185
1992	169	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
1993	184	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1994	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1995	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1996	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1997	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
1998	175	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1999	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2000	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2001	159	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
2002	139	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2003	139	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2004	135	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2005	133	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2006	142	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
2007	148	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	152
2008	137	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	139
2009	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	128
2010	117	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	120
2011	139	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	142
2012	132	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	135
2013	121	1	0	3	0	0	1	0	126
2014	114	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	117
2015	108	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	110
2016	108	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	110
2017	105	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	106
2018	108	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	111
2019	100	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	103
2020	99	3	0	5	0	0	1	0	108
2021	100	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	104
2022	98	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	102
2023	106	3	0	1	0	0	2	0	112

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 Posen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	178	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	171	n/a	n/a	39.8
1990	156	7.0	22.2	41
1991	185	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	169	n/a	n/a	21.3
1993	184	n/a	0.0	45.1
1994	144	9.0	16.0	0
1995	151	9.3	16.2	0
1996	151	9.3	16.2	0
1997	158	10.0	15.8	0
1998	175	11.0	15.9	0
1999	162	10.0	16.2	0
2000	158	9.8	16.1	0
2001	159	9.8	16.2	0
2002	141	9.0	15.7	n/a
2003	141	9.0	15.7	n/a
2004	137	9.0	15.2	n/a
2005	134	8.0	16.8	n/a
2006	143	8.2	17.4	0
2007	152	7.0	21.7	51.7
2008	139	8.9	15.6	60.9
2009	128	8.0	16.0	61.6
2010	120	7.0	17.1	65.3
2011	142	8.0	17.7	64.8
2012	135	8.0	16.8	61.5
2013	126	8.0	15.7	61.1
2014	117	8.0	14.6	53
2015	110	8.0	13.7	54.5
2016	110	8.0	13.7	56.4
2017	106	7.0	15.1	57.5
2018	111	7.5	14.8	60.4
2019	103	7.5	13.7	65
2020	108	7.1	15.0	71.3
2021	104	7.1	14.5	64.4
2022	102	6.1	16.5	52
2023	112	6.1	18.1	57.1

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 Posen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	178	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	171	n/a	n/a	39.8
1990	156	7.0	22.2	41
1991	185	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	169	n/a	n/a	21.3
1993	184	n/a	0.0	45.1
1994	144	9.0	16.0	0
1995	151	9.3	16.2	0
1996	151	9.3	16.2	0
1997	158	10.0	15.8	0
1998	175	11.0	15.9	0
1999	162	10.0	16.2	0
2000	158	9.8	16.1	0
2001	159	9.8	16.2	0
2002	141	9.0	15.7	n/a
2003	141	9.0	15.7	n/a
2004	137	9.0	15.2	n/a
2005	134	8.0	16.8	n/a
2006	143	8.2	17.4	0
2007	152	7.0	21.7	51.7
2008	139	8.9	15.6	60.9
2009	128	8.0	16.0	61.6
2010	120	7.0	17.1	65.3
2011	142	8.0	17.7	64.8
2012	135	8.0	16.8	61.5
2013	126	8.0	15.7	61.1
2014	117	8.0	14.6	53
2015	110	8.0	13.7	54.5
2016	110	8.0	13.7	56.4
2017	106	7.0	15.1	57.5
2018	111	7.5	14.8	60.4
2019	103	7.5	13.7	65
2020	108	7.1	15.0	71.3
2021	104	7.1	14.5	64.4
2022	102	6.1	16.5	52
2023	112	6.1	18.1	57.1

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 Posen Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,500 (13.5%)	$9,598 (86.5%)	$11,098
2020	$1,639 (15.1%)	$9,243 (84.9%)	$10,882
2021	$1,803 (16.1%)	$9,383 (83.9%)	$11,186
2022	$2,292 (19.5%)	$9,489 (80.5%)	$11,782
2023	$1,519 (12.0%)	$11,122 (88.0%)	$12,641

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Posen Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	103	112	8.7%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	100	106	6%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65%	57.1%	7.9%

Schools Near Posen Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Posen Elementary School	Public	K-6	10575 Michigan Ave	Posen	49776	Presque Isle County	Posen Consolidated School District No. 9	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 248-6500	112	6	18.1	57.1%	106 (94.6%)	3 (2.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	52.3	676^th of 1486 public elementary schools	54.5%		47.2	731^st of 1470 public elementary schools	50.3%	55	41.2	46.7	23.1	35.7	41.2	53.3	38.5	35.7	38.5		$12,641	$1,519	$11,122
Rogers City Elementary School	Public	K-5	532 W Erie St	Rogers City	49779	Presque Isle County	Rogers City Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 734-9150	184	11	16.8	75.5%	169 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	13.7	1269^th of 1486 public elementary schools	14.6%		20.1	1145^th of 1470 public elementary schools	22.1%	124		26.8	17.9		20.7	17.1	10.7		17.9		$13,899	$3,225	$10,674
Hinks Elementary	Public	K-5	7667 Us Highway 23 N	Alpena	49707	Alpena County	Alpena Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 358-5560	137	7	19.1	62.8%	127 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)	59.5	558^th of 1486 public elementary schools	62.4%		48.6	713^th of 1470 public elementary schools	51.5%	155	42.9	47.8	51.9		52.4	34.8	48.1		51.9	14.8	$15,656	$2,077	$13,579
Hillman Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	245 E 3rd St	Hillman	49746	Montmorency County	Hillman Community Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(989) 742-4537	187	15	12.2	61.0%	173 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	22.7	1131^st of 1486 public elementary schools	23.9%		28.3	1014^th of 1470 public elementary schools	31.0%	117	17.6	26.1	25.0		41.2	26.1	16.7		20.8	12.5	$17,550	$4,185	$13,365
Besser Elementary School	Public	K-5	375 Wilson St	Alpena	49707	Alpena County	Alpena Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 358-5100	456	26	17.6	54.8%	413 (90.6%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.8%)	53.1	664^th of 1486 public elementary schools	55.3%		52.9	647^th of 1470 public elementary schools	56.0%	17	42.5	48.7	43.4		45.7	41.0	27.3		55.8	15.6	$11,905	$1,570	$10,334
Wilson Elementary	Public	K-5	4999 S Herron Rd	Herron	49744	Alpena County	Alpena Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 358-5700	260	12	22.5	65.8%	242 (93.1%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	40.5	837^th of 1486 public elementary schools	43.7%		25.2	1072^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	27.1%	235	22.2	38.7	37.8		44.4	35.5	28.9		46.7	13.3	$12,166	$1,143	$11,024
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	309 W Lake St	Alpena	49707	Alpena County	Alpena Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 358-5900	137	10	13.9	91.2%	128 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)	13.2	1280^th of 1486 public elementary schools	13.9%		10.5	1308^th of 1470 public elementary schools	11.0%	28	22.2	15.0	23.5		16.7	15.0			23.5		$15,273	$1,923	$13,350
Ella M White Elementary	Public	K-5	201 N Ripley Blvd	Alpena	49707	Alpena County	Alpena Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 358-5950	472	25	18.8	73.7%	429 (90.9%)	3 (0.6%)	14 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.1%)	41.8	821^st of 1486 public elementary schools	44.8%		42.1	818^th of 1470 public elementary schools	44.4%	3	33.3	42.3	46.8		42.0	35.9	21.3		41.0	11.3	$11,783	$1,283	$10,500

Frequently Asked Questions about Posen Elementary School

What district is Posen Elementary School in?

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9

Is Posen Elementary School a good school?

Posen Elementary School ranks 676^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Posen Elementary School attend?

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

High : Posen Consolidated High School

How many students attend Posen Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 112 students attended Posen Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Posen Elementary School?

Students at Posen Elementary School are 95% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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