Saranac Elementary School

Summary:

Saranac Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school serving 434 students in grades PK-6 in Saranac, Michigan, which is part of the Saranac Community Schools district.

While Saranac Elementary generally performs on par with the district, the school faces some challenges. Its chronic absenteeism rate has significantly increased from 7.4% in 2018-2019 to 35.1% in 2020-2021, notably higher than nearby schools like Alto Elementary (7%) and Cherry Creek Elementary (34.4%). Additionally, Saranac Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies often lag behind state averages, with its 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate at 35.5% compared to the state's 39.6%.

Saranac Elementary's statewide ranking has trended downward, from 463 out of 1,344 Michigan elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 516 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep pace with others in the state. However, the school's performance for special education students and low socioeconomic status students is relatively stronger compared to their peers statewide. Overall, Saranac Elementary faces challenges with attendance and academic performance, and may benefit from further investigation and potential improvements to better support its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 250 Pleasant St
       Saranac, MI  48881-8716


(616) 642-1200

District: Saranac Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
516th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,883 Help


Students who attend Saranac Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Saranac JrSr High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.0%
Hispanic:
5.0%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saranac Elementary School ranks better than 65.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.79. (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 (91%), Hispanic (5%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saranac Elementary School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saranac Elementary School is $13,883.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saranac Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saranac Elementary School 516th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Saranac Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Saranac Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Saranac Community Schools 131st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saranac Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Saranac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.98 954th 1545 38.3%
2007 47.23 1056th 1565 32.5%
2008 52.78 977th 1577 38.0%
2009 53.16 967th 1589 39.1%
2010 48.92 1085th 1552 30.1%
2011 57.87 836th 1552 46.1%
2012 53.68 765th 1566 51.1%
2013 57.19 701st 1563 55.2%
2014 50.70 826th 1533 46.1%
2015 57.08 677th 1580 57.2%
2016 63.24 541st 1548 65.1%
2017 59.14 519th 1466 64.6%
2018 63.39 552nd 1448 61.9%
2019 53.67 611th 1408 56.6%
2021 45.08 588th 1153 49.0%
2022 61.27 463rd 1344 65.6%
2023 60.78 539th 1470 63.3%
2024 62.79 516th 1486 65.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Saranac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.40 116th 403 71.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saranac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.11 520th 1397 62.8%
2019 44.83 628th 1134 44.6%
2021 37.71 491st 749 34.4%
2022 60.62 361st 1099 67.2%
2023 57.70 483rd 1350 64.2%
2024 66.38 341st 1381 75.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Saranac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.66 607th 1443 57.9%
2019 48.45 595th 1171 49.2%
2021 37.00 578th 902 35.9%
2022 54.34 459th 1106 58.5%
2023 53.20 558th 1321 57.8%
2024 59.95 468th 1342 65.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Saranac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.11 497th 1446 65.6%
2019 56.30 487th 1196 59.3%
2021 41.83 512th 915 44.0%
2022 62.93 374th 1139 67.2%
2023 57.76 527th 1334 60.5%
2024 54.98 565th 1347 58.1%
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Rank History for White students at Saranac Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.48 581st 1253 53.6%
2019 45.46 618th 1128 45.2%
2021 40.62 591st 1005 41.2%
2022 53.54 504th 1102 54.3%
2023 49.59 587th 1198 51.0%
2024 50.15 577th 1204 52.1%
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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 Saranac Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 587 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1993 585 2 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1994 581 2 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1995 616 2 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 628
1996 616 2 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 628
1997 541 1 2 9 4 n/a n/a 0 557
1998 533 0 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1999 546 7 1 12 3 n/a n/a 0 569
2000 531 7 3 9 0 n/a n/a 18 568
2001 541 4 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 559 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 16 583
2003 559 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 16 583
2004 577 2 1 13 0 n/a n/a 9 602
2005 596 0 2 13 0 n/a n/a 5 616
2006 578 1 2 23 0 n/a n/a 2 606
2007 564 1 2 20 0 n/a n/a 1 588
2008 535 4 2 16 n/a n/a n/a 1 558
2009 539 5 1 16 2 n/a n/a 1 564
2010 532 2 1 12 2 n/a n/a 1 550
2011 459 2 1 17 2 0 5 0 486
2012 551 2 2 21 3 0 5 0 584
2013 552 4 1 11 3 0 7 0 578
2014 509 4 0 18 3 0 19 0 553
2015 480 6 0 27 2 0 20 0 535
2016 499 8 0 20 1 0 16 0 544
2017 471 6 0 24 0 0 15 0 516
2018 467 7 4 24 0 0 13 0 515
2019 452 9 4 25 1 0 12 0 503
2020 421 9 5 21 2 0 12 0 470
2021 374 8 5 18 2 0 9 0 416
2022 402 5 6 20 2 0 9 0 444
2023 397 6 3 20 1 0 7 0 434
2024 404 6 2 22 4 0 6 0 444

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 Saranac Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 595 n/a n/a 21.5
1993 597 n/a 0.0 24.5
1994 595 28.0 21.3 24.5
1995 628 30.1 20.9 19.3
1996 628 30.1 20.9 19.3
1997 557 29.0 19.2 16.2
1998 544 30.0 18.1 17.1
1999 569 28.0 20.3 20.2
2000 568 28.6 19.2 26.5
2001 559 28.2 19.8 25
2002 583 36.4 16.0 35.3
2003 583 36.4 16.0 35.3
2004 602 36.7 16.4 35.6
2005 616 38.2 16.1 32.2
2006 606 37.4 16.2 34.8
2007 588 33.9 17.3 35.6
2008 558 31.2 17.9 35.2
2009 564 34.9 16.2 42.5
2010 550 33.8 16.2 50.3
2011 486 32.1 15.1 50.2
2012 584 32.8 17.7 52.2
2013 578 32.6 17.6 51
2014 553 33.9 16.2 46.8
2015 535 34.0 15.7 43.6
2016 544 33.0 16.4 44.1
2017 516 31.3 16.4 44.2
2018 515 30.7 16.7 50.3
2019 503 30.5 16.4 47.9
2020 470 28.7 16.3 52.6
2021 416 29.9 13.8 45.7
2022 444 29.9 14.8 36.9
2023 434 30.9 14.0 53.7
2024 444 31.0 14.3 44.6

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 Saranac Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 595 n/a n/a 21.5
1993 597 n/a 0.0 24.5
1994 595 28.0 21.3 24.5
1995 628 30.1 20.9 19.3
1996 628 30.1 20.9 19.3
1997 557 29.0 19.2 16.2
1998 544 30.0 18.1 17.1
1999 569 28.0 20.3 20.2
2000 568 28.6 19.2 26.5
2001 559 28.2 19.8 25
2002 583 36.4 16.0 35.3
2003 583 36.4 16.0 35.3
2004 602 36.7 16.4 35.6
2005 616 38.2 16.1 32.2
2006 606 37.4 16.2 34.8
2007 588 33.9 17.3 35.6
2008 558 31.2 17.9 35.2
2009 564 34.9 16.2 42.5
2010 550 33.8 16.2 50.3
2011 486 32.1 15.1 50.2
2012 584 32.8 17.7 52.2
2013 578 32.6 17.6 51
2014 553 33.9 16.2 46.8
2015 535 34.0 15.7 43.6
2016 544 33.0 16.4 44.1
2017 516 31.3 16.4 44.2
2018 515 30.7 16.7 50.3
2019 503 30.5 16.4 47.9
2020 470 28.7 16.3 52.6
2021 416 29.9 13.8 45.7
2022 444 29.9 14.8 36.9
2023 434 30.9 14.0 53.7
2024 444 31.0 14.3 44.6

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 Saranac Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $602 (6.5%) $8,611 (93.5%) $9,213
2020 $697 (7.1%) $9,113 (92.9%) $9,810
2021 $1,293 (11.4%) $10,066 (88.6%) $11,359
2022 $1,612 (13.6%) $10,259 (86.4%) $11,871
2023 $1,526 (11.0%) $12,357 (89.0%) $13,883

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saranac 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 611th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 539th of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saranac Elementary School)49.341.2
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saranac Community Schools)49.341.2
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Saranac Elementary School)52.142
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Saranac Community Schools)52.142
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Saranac Elementary School)45.948.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Saranac Community Schools)45.948.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Saranac Elementary School)51.763.8
 12.1%
   4th Grade Math (Saranac Community Schools)51.763.8
 12.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saranac Elementary School)43.242
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Saranac Community Schools)43.242
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Saranac Elementary School)44.439.1
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Saranac Community Schools)44.439.1
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Saranac Elementary School)12.321.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Saranac Community Schools)12.321.7
 9.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Saranac Elementary School)43.248.2
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Saranac Community Schools)43.248.2
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Saranac Elementary School)44.637.5
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (Saranac Community Schools)44.637.5
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students503434
 13.7%
African American96
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic2520
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White452397
 12.2%
Two or More Races127
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.9%53.7%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Saranac Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 444 students attended Saranac Elementary School.

Students at Saranac Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Saranac Elementary School ranks 516th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : Saranac JrSr 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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