Schoolcraft Elementary School

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:
446th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,276 Help


Students who attend Schoolcraft Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Schoolcraft High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.6% Help


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Compare Details Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.65. (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 (94.3%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schoolcraft Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)
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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 446th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Schoolcraft Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Schoolcraft Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Schoolcraft Community Schools 88th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.58 280th 1545 81.9%
2007 77.95 243rd 1565 84.5%
2008 81.92 145th 1577 90.8%
2009 84.03 95th 1589 94.0%
2010 78.82 177th 1552 88.6%
2011 77.10 279th 1552 82.0%
2012 64.46 533rd 1566 66.0%
2013 69.58 446th 1563 71.5%
2014 68.40 460th 1533 70.0%
2015 72.30 408th 1580 74.2%
2016 77.72 289th 1548 81.3%
2017 78.49 236th 1466 83.9%
2018 72.44 397th 1448 72.6%
2019 77.39 270th 1408 80.8%
2021 78.94 195th 1153 83.1%
2024 67.65 446th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.43 401st 1397 71.3%
2019 59.56 391st 1134 65.5%
2021 82.28 57th 749 92.4%
2024 73.88 250th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.55 297th 1443 79.4%
2019 78.05 178th 1171 84.8%
2021 70.09 203rd 902 77.5%
2024 68.52 335th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.13 478th 1446 66.9%
2019 71.07 298th 1196 75.1%
2021 79.64 130th 915 85.8%
2024 57.37 538th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.17 477th 1253 61.9%
2019 67.16 327th 1128 71.0%
2021 73.32 212th 1005 78.9%
2024 58.38 478th 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.

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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

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 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

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

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 Schoolcraft Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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)58.656.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schoolcraft Community Schools)58.656.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Schoolcraft Elementary School)54.359.3
 5%
   3rd Grade Math (Schoolcraft Community Schools)54.359.3
 5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students396335
 15.4%
African American01
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White376316
 16%
Two or More Races1012
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.1%26.6%
 4.5%


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Students at Schoolcraft Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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

High : Schoolcraft High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended Schoolcraft Elementary School.

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


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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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