Allen Elementary School

Summary:

Allen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Southgate, Michigan, serving 338 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Southgate Community School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Allen Elementary School generally outperforms the district and state on academic measures, it faces some challenges. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (37.6%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 20.6% to 34.6%. Additionally, the school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 628 out of 1,466 Michigan elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 638 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, and its star rating decreasing from 3 to 1. The school's spending per student is also relatively high at $19,944 in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which range from $12,245 to $22,249 per student.

Interestingly, Allen Elementary School has a higher percentage of White students (66.57%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 59.72% to 79.22% White students. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (13.91%) compared to the other schools. This demographic shift may indicate a need for the school to adapt its instructional strategies and support services to meet the changing needs of its student population. Additionally, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as special education students, is concerning and suggests a need for improvement in supporting these populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 16500 McCann St
       Southgate, MI  48195-2940


(734) 246-4644

District: Southgate Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
638th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,944 Help


Students who attend Allen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Davidson Middle School
High:    Southgate Anderson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.6%
Hispanic:
13.9%
African American:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Allen Elementary School ranks better than 57.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Southgate Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.76. (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 Allen Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Southgate Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.6%), Hispanic (13.9%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Allen Elementary School is 15.8, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Southgate Community School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Allen Elementary School is $19,944, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Southgate Community School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Allen Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Allen Elementary School 638th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Allen Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Southgate Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southgate Community School District 453rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Allen Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Allen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.31 872nd 1545 43.6%
2007 60.91 724th 1565 53.7%
2008 60.69 749th 1577 52.5%
2009 62.96 725th 1589 54.4%
2010 62.25 782nd 1552 49.6%
2011 41.52 1151st 1552 25.8%
2012 50.22 830th 1566 47.0%
2013 51.84 800th 1563 48.8%
2014 54.04 761st 1533 50.4%
2015 59.12 643rd 1580 59.3%
2016 54.27 715th 1548 53.8%
2017 53.37 628th 1466 57.2%
2018 56.18 682nd 1448 52.9%
2019 39.88 835th 1408 40.7%
2021 25.00 886th 1153 23.2%
2022 38.55 785th 1344 41.6%
2023 46.05 754th 1470 48.7%
2024 54.76 638th 1486 57.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Allen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.13 165th 225 26.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Allen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.18 706th 1397 49.5%
2019 36.58 755th 1134 33.4%
2022 45.09 576th 1099 47.6%
2023 61.01 431st 1350 68.1%
2024 59.53 479th 1381 65.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Allen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.48 708th 1443 50.9%
2019 26.51 888th 1171 24.2%
2021 15.34 824th 902 8.6%
2022 37.84 682nd 1106 38.3%
2023 46.90 647th 1321 51.0%
2024 56.59 523rd 1342 61.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Allen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.84 628th 1446 56.6%
2019 45.84 639th 1196 46.6%
2022 50.75 541st 1139 52.5%
2023 38.95 796th 1334 40.3%
2024 50.27 630th 1347 53.2%
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Rank History for White students at Allen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.85 756th 1253 39.7%
2019 24.13 914th 1128 19.0%
2021 25.49 790th 1005 21.4%
2022 47.68 573rd 1102 48.0%
2023 43.31 678th 1198 43.4%
2024 48.13 604th 1204 49.8%
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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.

Allen Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Open Quote This school is awful. Teachers mark papers depicting gun violence as okay. My child is AFRAID of their teacher. They are actually AFRAID to go to school because of their teacher.

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Enrollment information for Allen Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 314 6 1 8 8 n/a n/a 0 337
1996 314 6 1 8 8 n/a n/a 0 337
1997 369 4 1 15 4 n/a n/a 0 393
1998 404 14 4 13 15 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 427 11 6 16 16 n/a n/a 0 476
2000 412 10 7 11 14 n/a n/a 0 454
2001 333 5 3 8 8 n/a n/a 0 357
2002 50 10 1 8 270 n/a n/a 1 340
2003 50 10 1 8 270 n/a n/a 1 340
2004 344 15 4 18 4 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 309 15 6 15 5 n/a n/a 0 350
2006 298 18 9 20 6 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 280 31 6 26 5 n/a n/a 1 349
2008 267 24 6 27 6 n/a n/a 1 331
2009 291 21 6 29 7 n/a n/a 2 356
2010 277 24 6 32 4 n/a n/a 2 345
2011 264 27 6 40 3 0 4 0 344
2012 254 33 5 30 2 0 9 0 333
2013 238 29 5 35 2 0 7 0 316
2014 363 37 5 30 1 0 3 0 439
2015 308 29 4 33 1 0 5 0 380
2016 276 30 5 33 0 0 6 0 350
2017 274 32 6 40 0 0 7 0 359
2018 259 24 10 38 1 0 6 0 338
2019 248 17 10 43 2 0 5 0 325
2020 239 16 9 47 2 0 9 0 322
2021 182 12 7 37 2 0 7 0 247
2022 195 31 6 41 3 0 19 0 295
2023 225 35 8 47 3 0 20 0 338

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 Allen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 337 20.0 16.9 3
1996 337 20.0 16.9 3
1997 393 16.0 24.6 6.4
1998 450 19.0 23.7 7.3
1999 476 22.0 21.6 7.4
2000 454 23.5 19.3 10.4
2001 357 19.9 17.9 17.9
2002 340 20.1 16.9 18.6
2003 340 20.1 16.9 18.6
2004 385 18.3 21.0 25.5
2005 350 19.3 18.1 28
2006 351 18.3 19.2 27.9
2007 349 18.4 19.0 32.8
2008 331 19.5 17.0 29.4
2009 356 20.5 17.4 38.4
2010 345 18.6 18.5 47.8
2011 344 17.9 19.2 50.3
2012 333 17.4 19.1 48.3
2013 316 18.5 17.0 46.2
2014 439 22.0 19.9 44
2015 380 20.0 19.0 46.6
2016 350 19.0 18.4 47.4
2017 359 19.1 18.7 42.1
2018 338 20.1 16.7 47.6
2019 325 21.7 14.9 50.5
2020 322 21.4 15.0 57.5
2021 247 22.4 11.0 45.3
2022 295 21.8 13.4 52.5
2023 338 21.3 15.8 59.2

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 Allen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 337 20.0 16.9 3
1996 337 20.0 16.9 3
1997 393 16.0 24.6 6.4
1998 450 19.0 23.7 7.3
1999 476 22.0 21.6 7.4
2000 454 23.5 19.3 10.4
2001 357 19.9 17.9 17.9
2002 340 20.1 16.9 18.6
2003 340 20.1 16.9 18.6
2004 385 18.3 21.0 25.5
2005 350 19.3 18.1 28
2006 351 18.3 19.2 27.9
2007 349 18.4 19.0 32.8
2008 331 19.5 17.0 29.4
2009 356 20.5 17.4 38.4
2010 345 18.6 18.5 47.8
2011 344 17.9 19.2 50.3
2012 333 17.4 19.1 48.3
2013 316 18.5 17.0 46.2
2014 439 22.0 19.9 44
2015 380 20.0 19.0 46.6
2016 350 19.0 18.4 47.4
2017 359 19.1 18.7 42.1
2018 338 20.1 16.7 47.6
2019 325 21.7 14.9 50.5
2020 322 21.4 15.0 57.5
2021 247 22.4 11.0 45.3
2022 295 21.8 13.4 52.5
2023 338 21.3 15.8 59.2

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 Allen Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $878 (6.7%) $12,266 (93.3%) $13,144
2020 $1,200 (9.0%) $12,204 (91.0%) $13,404
2021 $2,345 (14.2%) $14,199 (85.8%) $16,544
2022 $1,710 (8.6%) $18,228 (91.4%) $19,938
2023 $1,976 (9.9%) $17,968 (90.1%) $19,944

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Allen 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 835th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 754th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Allen Elementary School)28.849.1
 20.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southgate Community School District)26.736.1
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Allen Elementary School)40.458.5
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Southgate Community School District)37.640.5
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Allen Elementary School)30.249
 18.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Southgate Community School District)33.332.5
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Allen Elementary School)41.949
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Southgate Community School District)37.427.8
 9.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Allen Elementary School)4825.5
 22.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southgate Community School District)37.135.1
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Allen Elementary School)3812.8
 25.2%
   5th Grade Math (Southgate Community School District)30.118.8
 11.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students325338
 4%
African American1735
 105.9%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic4347
 9.3%
Pacific Islander00
White248225
 9.3%
Two or More Races520
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%59.2%
 8.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Allen Elementary School

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

Middle : Davidson Middle School
High : Southgate Anderson High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Allen Elementary School.

Students at Allen Elementary School are 67% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Allen Elementary School ranks 638th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 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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