Schoolcraft Elementary School

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Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks 446 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Schoolcraft Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 335 students in grades PK-6 in Schoolcraft, Michigan. The school is part of the Portage Public Schools district, which is ranked 88 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Schoolcraft Elementary School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the state average in M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 4th-grade students at Schoolcraft Elementary had a 55.7% proficiency in ELA, compared to the state average of 43.3%. The school also serves a diverse population, with low-income students performing in the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools. However, the school's student population is overwhelmingly white (94.33%), which is not reflective of the racial diversity seen in many surrounding schools.

While Schoolcraft Elementary School maintains a 4-star rating and outperforms nearby schools like Woodland Elementary School and Amberly Elementary School, it has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.9% in 2018-2019 to 14.4% in 2022-2023. The school should investigate and address this trend, as it can have a negative impact on student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school may want to consider ways to promote greater racial diversity and inclusion within its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

13300 S 14th St
Schoolcraft, MI 49087-9205

(269) 488-7250

District: Schoolcraft Community Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,276

Students who attend Schoolcraft Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Schoolcraft High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 606

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.65. (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 (92.6%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schoolcraft Elementary School is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Schoolcraft Elementary School employs 36.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schoolcraft Elementary School is $13,276.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Schoolcraft Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Schoolcraft Elementary School 446^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Schoolcraft Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Schoolcraft Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Schoolcraft Community Schools 88^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Schoolcraft Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Schoolcraft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	75.58	280^th	1545	81.9%
2007	77.95	243^rd	1565	84.5%
2008	81.92	145^th	1577	90.8%
2009	84.03	95^th	1589	94.0%
2010	78.82	177^th	1552	88.6%
2011	77.10	279^th	1552	82.0%
2012	64.46	533^rd	1566	66.0%
2013	69.58	446^th	1563	71.5%
2014	68.40	460^th	1533	70.0%
2015	72.30	408^th	1580	74.2%
2016	77.72	289^th	1548	81.3%
2017	78.49	236^th	1466	83.9%
2018	72.44	397^th	1448	72.6%
2019	77.39	270^th	1408	80.8%
2021	78.94	195^th	1153	83.1%
2024	67.65	446^th	1486	70.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	65.43	401^st	1397	71.3%
2019	59.56	391^st	1134	65.5%
2021	82.28	57^th	749	92.4%
2024	73.88	250^th	1381	81.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Schoolcraft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	76.55	297^th	1443	79.4%
2019	78.05	178^th	1171	84.8%
2021	70.09	203^rd	902	77.5%
2024	68.52	335^th	1342	75.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Schoolcraft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	65.13	478^th	1446	66.9%
2019	71.07	298^th	1196	75.1%
2021	79.64	130^th	915	85.8%
2024	57.37	538^th	1347	60.1%

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Rank History for White students at Schoolcraft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	60.17	477^th	1253	61.9%
2019	67.16	327^th	1128	71.0%
2021	73.32	212^th	1005	78.9%
2024	58.38	478^th	1204	60.3%

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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 Schoolcraft Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	335	4	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2001	355	6	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2002	350	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
2003	350	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
2004	358	7	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	369
2005	349	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	359
2006	333	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	341
2007	342	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	347
2008	341	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	2	347
2009	338	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	346
2010	247	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	257
2011	243	5	2	0	0	0	1	0	251
2012	236	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	242
2013	222	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	227
2014	362	6	4	4	1	0	9	0	386
2015	354	4	3	5	1	0	15	0	382
2016	361	2	1	4	0	0	14	0	382
2017	371	0	0	9	2	0	11	0	393
2018	368	0	0	13	2	0	8	0	391
2019	376	0	0	8	2	0	10	0	396
2020	399	0	0	6	1	0	12	0	418
2021	375	0	0	2	0	0	11	0	388
2022	310	0	0	6	2	0	13	0	331
2023	316	1	0	4	2	0	12	0	335
2024	561	3	0	14	3	1	24	0	606

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Schoolcraft Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	348	21.0	16.6	9.8
2001	369	22.0	16.8	11.7
2002	356	19.0	18.7	14
2003	356	19.0	18.7	14
2004	369	20.8	17.7	17.2
2005	359	21.7	16.5	15.6
2006	341	20.1	17.0	15.9
2007	347	20.4	17.0	15.6
2008	347	21.1	16.4	14.8
2009	346	20.6	16.8	16.3
2010	257	17.1	14.9	12.9
2011	251	14.1	17.7	21.5
2012	242	11.9	20.3	25.6
2013	227	10.4	21.8	20.3
2014	386	15.6	24.7	23.3
2015	382	20.0	19.1	23.6
2016	382	22.0	17.3	22.5
2017	393	19.9	19.6	30.3
2018	391	21.3	18.3	30.7
2019	396	25.1	15.7	31.1
2020	418	24.9	16.7	29.2
2021	388	27.0	14.3	24
2022	331	20.7	15.9	31.7
2023	335	21.4	15.6	26.6
2024	606	36.8	16.4	30

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 Schoolcraft Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	348	21.0	16.6	9.8
2001	369	22.0	16.8	11.7
2002	356	19.0	18.7	14
2003	356	19.0	18.7	14
2004	369	20.8	17.7	17.2
2005	359	21.7	16.5	15.6
2006	341	20.1	17.0	15.9
2007	347	20.4	17.0	15.6
2008	347	21.1	16.4	14.8
2009	346	20.6	16.8	16.3
2010	257	17.1	14.9	12.9
2011	251	14.1	17.7	21.5
2012	242	11.9	20.3	25.6
2013	227	10.4	21.8	20.3
2014	386	15.6	24.7	23.3
2015	382	20.0	19.1	23.6
2016	382	22.0	17.3	22.5
2017	393	19.9	19.6	30.3
2018	391	21.3	18.3	30.7
2019	396	25.1	15.7	31.1
2020	418	24.9	16.7	29.2
2021	388	27.0	14.3	24
2022	331	20.7	15.9	31.7
2023	335	21.4	15.6	26.6
2024	606	36.8	16.4	30

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 Schoolcraft Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$518 (5.3%)	$9,346 (94.7%)	$9,864
2020	$476 (4.7%)	$9,713 (95.3%)	$10,189
2021	$1,028 (8.3%)	$11,319 (91.7%)	$12,347
2022	$709 (5.6%)	$11,943 (94.4%)	$12,653
2023	$1,817 (13.7%)	$11,459 (86.3%)	$13,276

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Schoolcraft 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schoolcraft Elementary School)	58.6	56.8	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schoolcraft Community Schools)	58.6	56.8	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Schoolcraft Elementary School)	54.3	59.3	5%
3rd Grade Math (Schoolcraft Community Schools)	54.3	59.3	5%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	396	335	15.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	4	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	376	316	16%
Two or More Races	10	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.1%	26.6%	4.5%

Schools Near Schoolcraft 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
Schoolcraft Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13300 S 14th St	Schoolcraft	49087	Kalamazoo County	Schoolcraft Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 488-7250	606	37	16.4	30.0%	561 (92.6%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.0%)	67.7	446^th of 1486 public elementary schools	70.0%					(n/a)	39.1	55.7	53.3	54.3	39.1	37.5	58.7	54.3	56.0	21.3	$13,276	$1,817	$11,459
Sunset Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 N Boulevard St	Vicksburg	49097	Kalamazoo County	Vicksburg Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 321-1500	473	32	14.7	37.4%	400 (84.6%)	8 (1.7%)	32 (6.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.6%)	42.3	814^th of 1486 public elementary schools	45.2%		59.2	560^th of 1470 public elementary schools	61.9%	254	22.2	38.2	46.3		28.9	43.4	27.5		46.3	21.3	$12,757	$1,374	$11,384
Lake Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10011 Portage Rd	Portage	49002	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-6355	516	32	16.3	23.8%	407 (78.9%)	10 (1.9%)	42 (8.1%)	23 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.4%)	82.2	223^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	85.0%		76.3	310^th of 1470 public elementary schools	78.9%	87	62.3	59.1	67.9		75.3	52.8	48.8		51.2	33.3	$13,849	$1,384	$12,465
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8422 S Westnedge Ave	Portage	49002	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 323-6100	447	26	17.1	35.8%	328 (73.4%)	26 (5.8%)	29 (6.5%)	15 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.5%)	61.6	527^th of 1486 public elementary schools	64.5%		61.9	522^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	64.5%	5	35.5	56.3	52.1		38.7	55.7	35.6		42.5	27.4	$16,520	$1,095	$15,424
Moorsbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7361 Moorsbridge Rd	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-6400	591	29	20.3	15.9%	372 (62.9%)	16 (2.7%)	52 (8.8%)	92 (15.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.8%)	88.7	138^th of 1486 public elementary schools	90.7%		82.8	217^th of 1470 public elementary schools	85.2%	79	53.4	72.2	69.5		71.9	62.0	47.2		67.9	47.2	$11,862	$675	$11,187
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 Woodland Dr	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 323-6600	370	27	13.7	40.0%	257 (69.5%)	32 (8.6%)	27 (7.3%)	19 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.2%)	67	457^th of 1486 public elementary schools	69.2%		52.1	660^th of 1470 public elementary schools	55.1%	203	53.1	46.9	59.3		53.1	35.9	35.2		55.6	33.3	$14,715	$3,580	$11,135
Amberly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6637 Amberly St	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 323-5900	520	34	15.4	30.4%	343 (66.0%)	73 (14.0%)	42 (8.1%)	17 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.5%)	77.7	290^th of 1486 public elementary schools	80.5%		70.9	377^th of 1470 public elementary schools	74.4%	87	57.1	59.8	59.5		65.4	48.8	43.0		62.0	27.8	$13,105	$1,136	$11,968
Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	53806 Wilbur Rd	Three Rivers	49093	St. Joseph County	Three Rivers Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 279-1143	273	19	14.7	60.4%	175 (64.1%)	32 (11.7%)	31 (11.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.4%)	35.9	922^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	38.0%		50.8	680^th of 1470 public elementary schools	53.7%	242	28.3	28.0	41.3		41.3	36.0	32.6		34.8	8.7	$16,510	$3,088	$13,422
12th Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6501 S 12th St	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 323-6900	574	30	19.1	30.5%	326 (56.8%)	74 (12.9%)	49 (8.5%)	64 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (10.6%)	65.9	472^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	68.2%		68.8	412^th of 1470 public elementary schools	72.0%	60	47.4	59.2	60.8		50.5	49.5	28.0		54.5	22.2	$12,460	$711	$11,750
Haverhill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6633 Haverhill Ave	Portage	49024	Kalamazoo County	Portage Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 323-6200	375	25	15.0	46.4%	240 (64.0%)	41 (10.9%)	27 (7.2%)	20 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (12.5%)	57.5	592^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	60.2%		54.9	615^th of 1470 public elementary schools	58.2%	23	39.7	54.5	45.5		50.0	48.2	34.8		51.5	15.2	$17,936	$3,953	$13,983

Frequently Asked Questions about Schoolcraft Elementary School

What district is Schoolcraft Elementary School in?

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How many students attend Schoolcraft Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 606 students attended Schoolcraft Elementary School.

Is Schoolcraft Elementary School a good school?

Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks 446^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Schoolcraft Elementary School?

Students at Schoolcraft Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Schoolcraft Elementary School attend?

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