Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Muskegon, Michigan, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 411. The school is part of the Reeths-Puffer Schools district, which is ranked 350 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Central Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (82.97%) compared to the surrounding schools, it faces several key challenges. The school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.4% in 2018-2019 to 19.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Central Elementary School's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are consistently lower than the district and state averages, with only 32.6% of 3rd-grade students and 26.2% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 39.6% and 43.3% at the state level, respectively. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.81% to 50.85% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Central Elementary School appears to be underperforming. Its statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 538 out of 1,548 Michigan elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 1,039 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. This suggests a concerning trend in the school's academic performance, particularly for female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In contrast, the district's other elementary school, ReethsPuffer Elementary, performs significantly better in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1807 W Giles Rd
       Muskegon, MI  49445-1135


(231) 744-1693

District: Reeths-Puffer Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1039th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,513 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    ReethsPuffer Intermediate School
    ReethsPuffer Middle School
High:    ReethsPuffer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Hispanic:
7.5%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Reeths-Puffer Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.74. (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 (83%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Reeths-Puffer Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $12,513. 2 elementary schools in the Reeths-Puffer Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 1039th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Reeths-Puffer Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Reeths-Puffer Schools 350th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.86 700th 1545 54.7%
2007 59.33 761st 1565 51.4%
2008 61.55 725th 1577 54.0%
2009 65.28 655th 1589 58.8%
2010 66.64 641st 1552 58.7%
2011 56.74 862nd 1552 44.5%
2012 65.09 522nd 1566 66.7%
2013 57.08 705th 1563 54.9%
2014 53.92 764th 1533 50.2%
2015 50.04 827th 1580 47.7%
2016 63.40 538th 1548 65.2%
2017 50.60 672nd 1466 54.2%
2018 45.81 854th 1448 41.0%
2019 34.48 920th 1408 34.7%
2021 42.21 634th 1153 45.0%
2022 41.28 742nd 1344 44.8%
2023 24.89 1079th 1470 26.6%
2024 28.74 1039th 1486 30.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.65 758th 1397 45.7%
2019 29.72 851st 1134 25.0%
2021 25.46 620th 749 17.2%
2022 36.49 710th 1099 35.4%
2023 20.97 1101st 1350 18.4%
2024 34.95 905th 1381 34.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.95 894th 1443 38.0%
2019 30.22 848th 1171 27.6%
2021 38.96 549th 902 39.1%
2022 39.76 648th 1106 41.4%
2023 20.88 1050th 1321 20.5%
2024 25.70 1018th 1342 24.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.47 780th 1446 46.1%
2019 28.94 868th 1196 27.4%
2021 32.81 639th 915 30.2%
2022 30.44 794th 1139 30.3%
2023 21.38 1047th 1334 21.5%
2024 23.08 1037th 1347 23.0%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.14 867th 1253 30.8%
2019 27.18 860th 1128 23.8%
2021 34.22 681st 1005 32.2%
2022 28.58 810th 1102 26.5%
2023 13.17 1096th 1198 8.5%
2024 16.22 1067th 1204 11.4%
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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 Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 445 7 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 459
1989 445 10 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 462
1990 463 9 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1991 452 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 516 5 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 536
1993 538 7 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 558
1994 548 6 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 470 10 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 470 10 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 469 6 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 491
1998 470 12 8 3 3 n/a n/a 0 496
1999 423 14 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 399 8 1 3 3 n/a n/a 25 439
2001 408 14 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2002 377 5 11 11 2 n/a n/a 0 406
2003 377 5 11 11 2 n/a n/a 0 406
2004 337 10 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 333 12 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2006 458 19 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 468 28 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2008 477 27 6 13 n/a n/a n/a 0 523
2009 458 21 10 11 1 n/a n/a 0 501
2010 469 15 11 10 2 n/a n/a 0 507
2011 447 17 9 8 3 0 2 0 486
2012 419 16 7 7 3 0 4 0 456
2013 372 19 3 6 3 0 4 0 407
2014 363 15 3 10 2 0 9 0 402
2015 356 15 3 11 2 0 8 0 395
2016 379 21 4 12 2 0 11 0 429
2017 370 20 4 24 2 0 17 0 437
2018 350 15 3 22 1 0 18 0 409
2019 391 18 2 18 1 0 21 0 451
2020 376 13 3 15 1 0 18 0 426
2021 368 10 2 17 2 0 18 0 417
2022 361 13 1 17 0 0 16 0 408
2023 341 17 2 31 0 0 20 0 411

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 459 n/a n/a n/a
1989 462 n/a n/a 7.1
1990 481 26.0 18.5 6
1991 464 n/a n/a n/a
1992 536 n/a n/a n/a
1993 558 n/a 0.0 0
1994 564 26.0 21.7 16.3
1995 488 24.5 19.9 14.5
1996 488 24.5 19.9 14.5
1997 491 25.0 19.6 13.6
1998 496 26.0 19.1 9.3
1999 445 25.0 17.8 11.5
2000 439 26.0 15.9 15.2
2001 432 25.4 17.0 13.9
2002 406 25.4 16.0 19.7
2003 406 25.4 16.0 19.7
2004 364 21.6 16.9 22.3
2005 359 20.6 17.4 24.8
2006 496 25.3 19.6 24
2007 514 26.9 19.1 26.7
2008 523 26.2 20.0 29.6
2009 501 26.2 19.1 29.3
2010 507 25.6 19.8 38.3
2011 486 25.2 19.2 38.7
2012 456 21.8 20.9 41
2013 407 20.6 19.7 40.3
2014 402 21.1 19.0 42.8
2015 395 23.0 17.1 47.6
2016 429 24.0 17.8 48
2017 437 24.0 18.2 44.4
2018 409 24.0 17.0 46.9
2019 451 27.3 16.4 46.3
2020 426 26.1 16.2 49.3
2021 417 27.0 15.4 50.4
2022 408 28.3 14.4 46.8
2023 411 26.9 15.2 50.9

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 459 n/a n/a n/a
1989 462 n/a n/a 7.1
1990 481 26.0 18.5 6
1991 464 n/a n/a n/a
1992 536 n/a n/a n/a
1993 558 n/a 0.0 0
1994 564 26.0 21.7 16.3
1995 488 24.5 19.9 14.5
1996 488 24.5 19.9 14.5
1997 491 25.0 19.6 13.6
1998 496 26.0 19.1 9.3
1999 445 25.0 17.8 11.5
2000 439 26.0 15.9 15.2
2001 432 25.4 17.0 13.9
2002 406 25.4 16.0 19.7
2003 406 25.4 16.0 19.7
2004 364 21.6 16.9 22.3
2005 359 20.6 17.4 24.8
2006 496 25.3 19.6 24
2007 514 26.9 19.1 26.7
2008 523 26.2 20.0 29.6
2009 501 26.2 19.1 29.3
2010 507 25.6 19.8 38.3
2011 486 25.2 19.2 38.7
2012 456 21.8 20.9 41
2013 407 20.6 19.7 40.3
2014 402 21.1 19.0 42.8
2015 395 23.0 17.1 47.6
2016 429 24.0 17.8 48
2017 437 24.0 18.2 44.4
2018 409 24.0 17.0 46.9
2019 451 27.3 16.4 46.3
2020 426 26.1 16.2 49.3
2021 417 27.0 15.4 50.4
2022 408 28.3 14.4 46.8
2023 411 26.9 15.2 50.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $720 (7.1%) $9,390 (92.9%) $10,110
2020 $1,060 (9.8%) $9,780 (90.2%) $10,840
2021 $1,568 (12.8%) $10,706 (87.2%) $12,274
2022 $1,301 (10.8%) $10,716 (89.2%) $12,017
2023 $1,246 (10.0%) $11,267 (90.0%) $12,513

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

Impact of COVID-19 on 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 920th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1079th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)31.326.8
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reeths-Puffer Schools)39.131.5
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Central Elementary School)45.824.4
 21.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Reeths-Puffer Schools)4027.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)38.937.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Reeths-Puffer Schools)44.444.8
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)36.723.5
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (Reeths-Puffer Schools)39.738
 1.7%
   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 Students451411
 8.9%
African American1817
 5.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic1831
 72.2%
Pacific Islander00
White391341
 12.8%
Two or More Races2120
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%50.9%
 4.5%


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Central Elementary School ranks 1039th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Elementary School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

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

Middle : ReethsPuffer Intermediate School
Middle : ReethsPuffer Middle School
High : ReethsPuffer High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Central Elementary 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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