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North Central Elementary School

Summary:

North Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 139 students in grades PK-5 in Hermansville, Michigan, which is part of the Norway-Vulcan Area Schools district.

While North Central Elementary has a higher percentage of white and Native American students compared to nearby Norway Elementary and Bark River-Harris Elementary, it has experienced significant challenges. The school has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.3% to 24.8% in recent years, which is notably higher than the 12.0% and 12.9% rates at the other two schools. Academically, North Central Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby schools on M-Step tests, with proficiency rates as low as 14.29% in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 39.1% in 5th grade Math.

These academic struggles are compounded by the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.12% to 63.76% over the past few years, which is higher than the 46.52% and 51.15% at the neighboring schools. Despite a significant increase in per-student spending, from $8,443 in 2019-2020 to $15,036 in 2022-2023, North Central Elementary's performance has continued to decline, dropping from the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools to the bottom 50% in recent years. The school's data also reveals notable gender and racial achievement gaps that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5465 Third St
       Hermansville, MI  49847

(906) 498-7737

District: North Central Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
815th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,036 Help


Students who attend North Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Central Middle School
High:    North Central Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
American Indian:
5.0%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Central Elementary School ranks worse than 54.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.2. (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 Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), American Indian (5%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Central Elementary School is 18. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Central Elementary School is $15,036.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Central Elementary School 815th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See North Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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North Central Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Central Area Schools 165th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.52 541st 1545 65.0%
2007 74.59 321st 1565 79.5%
2008 77.68 272nd 1577 82.8%
2009 78.38 253rd 1589 84.1%
2010 77.98 215th 1552 86.1%
2011 70.18 479th 1552 69.1%
2012 73.25 385th 1566 75.4%
2013 72.84 387th 1563 75.2%
2014 77.49 304th 1533 80.2%
2015 68.70 469th 1580 70.3%
2016 75.96 308th 1548 80.1%
2017 79.64 216th 1466 85.3%
2018 74.59 370th 1448 74.4%
2019 72.21 336th 1408 76.1%
2021 44.74 596th 1153 48.3%
2022 46.30 675th 1344 49.8%
2023 55.56 607th 1470 58.7%
2024 42.20 815th 1486 45.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.57 14th 1397 99.0%
2019 70.61 225th 1134 80.2%
2022 65.66 292nd 1099 73.4%
2023 65.64 353rd 1350 73.9%
2024 65.33 359th 1381 74.0%
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Rank History for Female students at North Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.05 434th 1443 69.9%
2024 67.12 355th 1342 73.5%
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Rank History for Male students at North Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.19 84th 1446 94.2%
2019 82.59 145th 1196 87.9%
2021 47.55 447th 915 51.1%
2023 41.26 762nd 1334 42.9%
2024 36.30 840th 1347 37.6%
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Rank History for White students at North Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.25 371st 1253 70.4%
2019 54.41 489th 1128 56.6%
2021 34.19 683rd 1005 32.0%
2022 35.26 716th 1102 35.0%
2023 43.13 684th 1198 42.9%
2024 28.76 874th 1204 27.4%
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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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Enrollment information for North Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 299 2 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 307
1996 299 2 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 307
1997 313 3 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 293 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1999 292 6 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 289 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2001 275 3 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2002 277 4 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2003 277 4 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2004 259 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2005 226 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2006 220 0 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 227
2007 226 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 1 230
2008 220 n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2009 214 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 197 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 200
2011 202 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 206
2012 201 1 0 4 1 0 5 0 212
2013 204 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 209
2014 184 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 189
2015 183 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 189
2016 178 0 0 5 2 0 1 0 186
2017 183 0 0 1 4 0 2 0 190
2018 184 0 0 1 5 0 2 0 192
2019 135 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 140
2020 154 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 160
2021 144 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 149
2022 126 2 0 3 3 0 0 0 134
2023 125 2 0 4 7 0 1 0 139

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 North Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 307 17.5 17.5 39.4
1996 307 17.5 17.5 39.4
1997 322 18.0 17.9 35.7
1998 293 18.0 16.3 36.5
1999 303 18.0 16.8 35
2000 296 18.5 16.0 62.8
2001 284 18.5 15.4 62.3
2002 286 18.1 15.8 61.5
2003 286 18.1 15.8 61.5
2004 263 13.2 19.9 60.8
2005 230 6.5 35.4 57.4
2006 227 13.6 16.7 58.6
2007 230 13.4 17.2 54.6
2008 221 13.6 16.3 63.3
2009 216 13.0 16.6 63.9
2010 200 13.7 14.6 66
2011 206 11.9 17.3 60.7
2012 212 11.4 18.5 61.3
2013 209 11.4 18.3 59.8
2014 189 11.4 16.5 57.7
2015 189 12.0 15.7 54.5
2016 186 12.0 15.5 55.4
2017 190 11.8 16.1 56.8
2018 192 11.6 16.4 55.2
2019 140 10.8 12.9 62.9
2020 160 9.6 16.5 65
2021 149 11.0 13.5 63.8
2022 134 9.0 14.8 63.4
2023 139 7.6 18.0 56.1

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 North Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 307 17.5 17.5 39.4
1996 307 17.5 17.5 39.4
1997 322 18.0 17.9 35.7
1998 293 18.0 16.3 36.5
1999 303 18.0 16.8 35
2000 296 18.5 16.0 62.8
2001 284 18.5 15.4 62.3
2002 286 18.1 15.8 61.5
2003 286 18.1 15.8 61.5
2004 263 13.2 19.9 60.8
2005 230 6.5 35.4 57.4
2006 227 13.6 16.7 58.6
2007 230 13.4 17.2 54.6
2008 221 13.6 16.3 63.3
2009 216 13.0 16.6 63.9
2010 200 13.7 14.6 66
2011 206 11.9 17.3 60.7
2012 212 11.4 18.5 61.3
2013 209 11.4 18.3 59.8
2014 189 11.4 16.5 57.7
2015 189 12.0 15.7 54.5
2016 186 12.0 15.5 55.4
2017 190 11.8 16.1 56.8
2018 192 11.6 16.4 55.2
2019 140 10.8 12.9 62.9
2020 160 9.6 16.5 65
2021 149 11.0 13.5 63.8
2022 134 9.0 14.8 63.4
2023 139 7.6 18.0 56.1

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 North Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $787 (7.6%) $9,511 (92.4%) $10,298
2020 $1,098 (13.0%) $7,346 (87.0%) $8,443
2021 $759 (7.9%) $8,818 (92.1%) $9,577
2022 $2,423 (18.6%) $10,623 (81.4%) $13,047
2023 $2,304 (15.3%) $12,732 (84.7%) $15,036

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Central 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 336th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 607th of 1470 Elementary schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Central Elementary School)56.823.8
 33%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Central Area Schools)56.823.8
 33%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (North Central Elementary School)45.933.3
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Math (North Central Area Schools)45.933.3
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Central Elementary School)78.662.5
 16.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Central Area Schools)78.662.5
 16.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (North Central Elementary School)60.741.7
 19%
   4th Grade Math (North Central Area Schools)60.741.7
 19%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students140139
 0.7%
African American02
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian00
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White135125
 7.4%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%56.1%
 6.7%

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

Middle : North Central Middle School
High : North Central Area Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended North Central Elementary School.

North Central Elementary School ranks 815th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at North Central Elementary School are 90% White, 5% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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