New Era Elementary School

Summary:

New Era Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in the Shelby Public Schools district in New Era, Michigan, with a student population of 160 that is predominantly White and Hispanic.

Despite being a low-performing school for several years, New Era Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school faces significant challenges, including a 27.7% chronic absenteeism rate, which is much higher than the state average of 14.4%. Academically, the school's performance is also well below state averages, with only 21.1% of 4th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 11.1% proficient in math, compared to state averages of 44.3% and 38.6%, respectively. These academic struggles are likely exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Central Elementary School in the Reeths-Puffer Schools district and Oehrli Elementary School in the Montague Area Public Schools district, New Era Elementary stands out as an outlier, with significantly lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Despite the school's consistent underperformance, it has not shown any significant improvement over time, suggesting that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 2752 Hillcrest Dr
       New Era, MI  49446-9667


(231) 861-2662

District: Shelby Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,886 Help


Students who attend New Era Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Shelby Middle School
High:    Shelby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  143

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.7%
Hispanic:
46.2%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details New Era Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.86. (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 (49.7%), Hispanic (46.2%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Era Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare New Era Elementary School employs 10.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Era Elementary School is $16,886.
Schooldigger Rankings:

New Era Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Shelby Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby Public Schools 459th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Era Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at New Era Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.43 32nd 1545 97.9%
2007 82.02 149th 1565 90.5%
2008 75.44 328th 1577 79.2%
2009 90.77 3rd 1589 99.8%
2010 74.18 362nd 1552 76.7%
2011 36.68 1224th 1552 21.1%
2012 22.42 1318th 1566 15.8%
2013 22.00 1293rd 1563 17.3%
2014 24.10 1239th 1533 19.2%
2015 40.76 992nd 1580 37.2%
2016 27.50 1142nd 1548 26.2%
2017 15.09 1247th 1466 14.9%
2018 21.74 1186th 1448 18.1%
2019 15.44 1202nd 1408 14.6%
2021 23.41 912th 1153 20.9%
2022 29.39 943rd 1344 29.8%
2023 19.86 1155th 1470 21.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at New Era Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.15 216th 270 20.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at New Era Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.92 244th 403 39.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Era Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.00 1091st 1397 21.9%
2019 11.39 1058th 1134 6.7%
2021 26.05 612th 749 18.3%
2022 35.44 727th 1099 33.8%
2023 17.56 1136th 1350 15.9%
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Rank History for Female students at New Era Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.08 1143rd 1443 20.8%
2019 14.46 1043rd 1171 10.9%
2021 21.20 766th 902 15.1%
2022 21.14 914th 1106 17.4%
2023 15.54 1142nd 1321 13.6%
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Rank History for Male students at New Era Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.60 1179th 1446 18.5%
2019 9.73 1125th 1196 5.9%
2021 15.09 822nd 915 10.2%
2022 27.32 838th 1139 26.4%
2023 16.14 1125th 1334 15.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at New Era Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.85 191st 222 14.0%
2019 8.52 85th 86 1.2%
2021 21.49 27th 30 10.0%
2022 34.39 54th 86 37.2%
2023 13.86 174th 188 7.4%
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Rank History for White students at New Era Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.31 1117th 1253 10.9%
2019 19.92 960th 1128 14.9%
2021 29.57 739th 1005 26.5%
2022 30.65 773rd 1102 29.9%
2023 20.27 998th 1198 16.7%
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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 New Era Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 165 0 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1989 174 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1990 176 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1991 197 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1992 160 0 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 174
1993 174 0 0 28 3 n/a n/a 0 205
1994 145 0 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 174
1995 128 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1996 128 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1997 134 0 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1998 120 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1999 122 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2000 115 2 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2001 122 8 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2002 207 4 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 207 4 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 123 6 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2005 126 5 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2006 106 6 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2007 112 5 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2008 91 5 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 115
2009 89 1 2 12 1 n/a n/a 3 108
2010 80 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 2 96
2011 112 1 0 18 60 0 3 0 194
2012 113 0 0 79 0 0 3 0 195
2013 100 2 1 87 0 0 4 0 194
2014 125 5 0 83 0 0 4 0 217
2015 129 6 0 92 0 0 3 0 230
2016 111 2 0 90 1 0 3 0 207
2017 114 3 0 82 1 0 3 0 203
2018 107 3 0 84 1 0 5 0 200
2019 102 1 0 73 1 0 7 0 184
2020 101 3 0 73 0 0 5 0 182
2021 100 3 0 76 0 0 3 0 182
2022 95 2 0 82 0 0 2 0 181
2023 87 2 0 70 0 0 1 0 160
2024 71 2 0 66 0 0 4 0 143

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 New Era Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 187 n/a n/a n/a
1989 200 n/a n/a 19
1990 195 12.0 16.2 14.4
1991 212 n/a n/a n/a
1992 174 n/a n/a 35.1
1993 205 n/a 0.0 41
1994 174 6.7 26.0 33.3
1995 150 6.7 22.4 29.3
1996 150 6.7 22.4 29.3
1997 161 9.0 17.9 33.5
1998 150 9.0 16.7 34
1999 146 8.0 18.3 30.8
2000 151 8.6 17.6 37.7
2001 143 8.6 16.6 36.4
2002 231 8.7 26.6 30.7
2003 231 8.7 26.6 30.7
2004 147 7.7 19.1 49
2005 152 7.6 20.0 43.4
2006 138 8.0 17.3 58
2007 141 6.7 21.0 20.6
2008 115 6.2 18.5 20.9
2009 108 6.1 17.7 56.2
2010 96 7.2 13.2 64.9
2011 194 10.9 17.7 73.2
2012 195 11.1 17.5 76.9
2013 194 10.6 18.2 72.2
2014 217 9.4 23.0 52.5
2015 230 10.0 23.0 73.9
2016 207 11.0 18.8 84.5
2017 203 10.9 18.5 81.3
2018 200 11.1 17.9 84
2019 184 10.5 17.4 73.4
2020 182 11.3 16.0 80.2
2021 182 9.8 18.5 78.6
2022 181 10.0 18.1 70.2
2023 160 11.9 13.4 75
2024 143 10.5 13.6 77.6

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 New Era Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 187 n/a n/a n/a
1989 200 n/a n/a 19
1990 195 12.0 16.2 14.4
1991 212 n/a n/a n/a
1992 174 n/a n/a 35.1
1993 205 n/a 0.0 41
1994 174 6.7 26.0 33.3
1995 150 6.7 22.4 29.3
1996 150 6.7 22.4 29.3
1997 161 9.0 17.9 33.5
1998 150 9.0 16.7 34
1999 146 8.0 18.3 30.8
2000 151 8.6 17.6 37.7
2001 143 8.6 16.6 36.4
2002 231 8.7 26.6 30.7
2003 231 8.7 26.6 30.7
2004 147 7.7 19.1 49
2005 152 7.6 20.0 43.4
2006 138 8.0 17.3 58
2007 141 6.7 21.0 20.6
2008 115 6.2 18.5 20.9
2009 108 6.1 17.7 56.2
2010 96 7.2 13.2 64.9
2011 194 10.9 17.7 73.2
2012 195 11.1 17.5 76.9
2013 194 10.6 18.2 72.2
2014 217 9.4 23.0 52.5
2015 230 10.0 23.0 73.9
2016 207 11.0 18.8 84.5
2017 203 10.9 18.5 81.3
2018 200 11.1 17.9 84
2019 184 10.5 17.4 73.4
2020 182 11.3 16.0 80.2
2021 182 9.8 18.5 78.6
2022 181 10.0 18.1 70.2
2023 160 11.9 13.4 75
2024 143 10.5 13.6 77.6

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 New Era Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,360 (19.8%) $9,588 (80.2%) $11,948
2020 $2,643 (20.5%) $10,224 (79.5%) $12,867
2021 $4,326 (33.2%) $8,711 (66.8%) $13,037
2022 $3,358 (21.6%) $12,167 (78.4%) $15,526
2023 $3,733 (22.1%) $13,153 (77.9%) $16,886

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New Era 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 1202nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1155th of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Era Elementary School)34.121.1
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby Public Schools)34.121.1
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (New Era Elementary School)27.311.1
 16.2%
   4th Grade Math (Shelby Public Schools)27.311.1
 16.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Era Elementary School)22.834.2
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby Public Schools)22.834.2
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (New Era Elementary School)15.120
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Shelby Public Schools)15.120
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (New Era Elementary School)8.812.5
 3.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Shelby Public Schools)8.812.5
 3.7%
   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 Students184160
 13%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic7370
 4.1%
Pacific Islander00
White10287
 14.7%
Two or More Races71
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.4%75%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about New Era Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 143 students attended New Era Elementary School.

Students who attend New Era Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shelby Middle School
High : Shelby High School

Students at New Era Elementary School are 50% White, 46% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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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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