Douglas Elementary School

Summary:

Douglas Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Douglas, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 353. The school is part of the Saugatuck Public Schools district, which is ranked 48th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Douglas Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 92.07% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte (40.49% white), Jefferson (26.69% white), and West (47.11% white). The school consistently performs well on state assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in all tested subjects and grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, 59.2% of Douglas Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 39.6%, and in 5th grade Math, 57.4% of Douglas Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 32.6%.

While Douglas Elementary School outperforms many of the nearby schools on academic measures, some schools, such as Hamilton Elementary School and Vanderbilt Charter Academy, also demonstrate strong academic performance and rankings within the state. However, the school's increasing chronic absenteeism rates, from 8.5% in 2018-2019 to 23.6% in 2021-2022, and the lower socioeconomic diversity of the student population compared to some nearby schools, such as Jefferson (84.46% free/reduced lunch) and Fennville Elementary School (78.2% free/reduced lunch), are areas that may warrant further investigation and potential improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 261 Randolph St
       Douglas, MI  49406-5101


(269) 857-2139

District: Saugatuck Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,135 Help


Students who attend Douglas Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Saugatuck Middle School
High:    Saugatuck High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Douglas Elementary School ranks better than 89.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.83. (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 (92.1%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglas Elementary School is $14,135.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Douglas Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas Elementary School 152nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Douglas Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Saugatuck Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Saugatuck Public Schools 48th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Douglas Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.61 141st 1545 90.9%
2007 80.27 192nd 1565 87.7%
2008 79.28 232nd 1577 85.3%
2009 70.48 492nd 1589 69.0%
2010 70.73 490th 1552 68.4%
2011 72.45 421st 1552 72.9%
2012 86.75 138th 1566 91.2%
2013 77.12 307th 1563 80.4%
2014 77.03 311th 1533 79.7%
2015 83.43 205th 1580 87.0%
2016 86.09 146th 1548 90.6%
2017 79.48 219th 1466 85.1%
2018 87.47 144th 1448 90.1%
2019 87.24 126th 1408 91.1%
2021 79.81 185th 1153 84.0%
2022 90.84 89th 1344 93.4%
2023 87.61 144th 1470 90.2%
2024 87.83 152nd 1486 89.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.02 213th 1397 84.8%
2019 80.69 108th 1134 90.5%
2021 78.16 88th 749 88.3%
2022 86.00 54th 1099 95.1%
2023 76.02 201st 1350 85.1%
2024 85.97 86th 1381 93.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.80 103rd 1443 92.9%
2019 76.73 197th 1171 83.2%
2021 74.35 163rd 902 81.9%
2022 85.88 108th 1106 90.2%
2023 90.74 70th 1321 94.7%
2024 84.51 147th 1342 89.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.65 257th 1446 82.2%
2019 87.85 87th 1196 92.7%
2021 76.93 159th 915 82.6%
2022 86.25 109th 1139 90.4%
2023 77.01 259th 1334 80.6%
2024 82.51 184th 1347 86.3%
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Rank History for White students at Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.65 147th 1253 88.3%
2019 87.25 96th 1128 91.5%
2021 78.84 160th 1005 84.1%
2022 89.28 73rd 1102 93.4%
2023 86.51 116th 1198 90.3%
2024 82.53 166th 1204 86.2%
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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 Douglas Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 276 5 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 289 4 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1990 292 6 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1991 321 5 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1992 302 3 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1993 339 3 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1994 360 3 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 380 4 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1996 380 4 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1997 404 2 3 21 1 n/a n/a 0 431
1998 383 2 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 388 5 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 340 6 2 24 2 n/a n/a 30 404
2001 379 2 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2002 327 2 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 327 2 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 349 2 5 21 1 n/a n/a 0 378
2005 376 3 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2006 390 1 4 20 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2007 396 5 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2008 389 4 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2009 369 9 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 397
2010 388 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 22 414
2011 369 1 2 15 0 0 12 0 399
2012 344 1 4 16 1 0 8 0 374
2013 339 3 4 20 1 0 9 0 376
2014 343 4 2 20 3 0 9 0 381
2015 323 5 2 21 4 0 8 0 363
2016 309 1 1 25 3 0 4 0 343
2017 334 2 2 23 3 0 4 0 368
2018 332 1 1 24 2 0 4 0 364
2019 322 3 1 28 0 0 2 0 356
2020 331 3 1 22 1 0 1 0 359
2021 319 5 1 18 1 0 1 0 345
2022 327 4 1 16 1 0 2 0 351
2023 325 3 2 18 0 0 5 0 353

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 Douglas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 n/a n/a n/a
1989 302 n/a n/a 9.6
1990 316 23.0 13.7 10.8
1991 347 n/a n/a n/a
1992 325 n/a n/a 15.7
1993 364 n/a 0.0 20.3
1994 384 19.8 19.4 15.4
1995 405 24.9 16.3 24.9
1996 405 24.9 16.3 24.9
1997 431 25.0 17.2 12.8
1998 407 25.0 16.3 13
1999 412 25.0 16.5 15.3
2000 404 25.1 14.9 25.9
2001 405 24.9 16.3 22
2002 351 20.9 16.8 24.2
2003 351 20.9 16.8 24.2
2004 378 22.1 17.1 26.7
2005 402 21.8 18.4 24.9
2006 416 25.6 16.3 25.7
2007 419 27.2 15.4 26.3
2008 407 27.7 14.7 31.9
2009 397 26.4 15.0 30.2
2010 414 26.1 15.8 38.3
2011 399 24.1 16.5 33.1
2012 374 22.4 16.6 34
2013 376 22.4 16.7 36.7
2014 381 21.9 17.3 33.1
2015 363 22.0 16.5 37.7
2016 343 20.0 17.1 33.2
2017 368 21.9 16.8 31.3
2018 364 21.9 16.6 35.7
2019 356 21.6 16.4 37.1
2020 359 24.7 14.5 36.5
2021 345 24.2 14.2 34.8
2022 351 25.1 13.9 34.8
2023 353 24.7 14.2 28.3

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 Douglas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 n/a n/a n/a
1989 302 n/a n/a 9.6
1990 316 23.0 13.7 10.8
1991 347 n/a n/a n/a
1992 325 n/a n/a 15.7
1993 364 n/a 0.0 20.3
1994 384 19.8 19.4 15.4
1995 405 24.9 16.3 24.9
1996 405 24.9 16.3 24.9
1997 431 25.0 17.2 12.8
1998 407 25.0 16.3 13
1999 412 25.0 16.5 15.3
2000 404 25.1 14.9 25.9
2001 405 24.9 16.3 22
2002 351 20.9 16.8 24.2
2003 351 20.9 16.8 24.2
2004 378 22.1 17.1 26.7
2005 402 21.8 18.4 24.9
2006 416 25.6 16.3 25.7
2007 419 27.2 15.4 26.3
2008 407 27.7 14.7 31.9
2009 397 26.4 15.0 30.2
2010 414 26.1 15.8 38.3
2011 399 24.1 16.5 33.1
2012 374 22.4 16.6 34
2013 376 22.4 16.7 36.7
2014 381 21.9 17.3 33.1
2015 363 22.0 16.5 37.7
2016 343 20.0 17.1 33.2
2017 368 21.9 16.8 31.3
2018 364 21.9 16.6 35.7
2019 356 21.6 16.4 37.1
2020 359 24.7 14.5 36.5
2021 345 24.2 14.2 34.8
2022 351 25.1 13.9 34.8
2023 353 24.7 14.2 28.3

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 Douglas Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $652 (6.4%) $9,562 (93.6%) $10,214
2020 $597 (5.9%) $9,582 (94.1%) $10,179
2021 $1,295 (8.8%) $13,378 (91.2%) $14,673
2022 $1,915 (14.4%) $11,348 (85.6%) $13,263
2023 $2,012 (14.2%) $12,122 (85.8%) $14,135

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglas 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 126th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 144th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary School)6467.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saugatuck Public Schools)6467.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Douglas Elementary School)6874.1
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Saugatuck Public Schools)6874.1
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary School)76.371.4
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Saugatuck Public Schools)76.371.4
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Douglas Elementary School)74.661.9
 12.7%
   4th Grade Math (Saugatuck Public Schools)74.661.9
 12.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas Elementary School)69.161.5
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Saugatuck Public Schools)69.161.5
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Douglas Elementary School)50.953.8
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Saugatuck Public Schools)50.953.8
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Douglas Elementary School)34.532.3
 2.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Saugatuck Public Schools)34.532.3
 2.2%
   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 Students356353
 0.8%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2818
 35.7%
Pacific Islander00
White322325
 0.9%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.1%28.3%
 8.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas Elementary School

Douglas Elementary School ranks 152nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Douglas Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Saugatuck Middle School
High : Saugatuck High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Douglas 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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