North Pointe Elementary

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North Pointe Elementary ranks 946 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Pointe Elementary is a small public elementary school in Southgate, Michigan, serving 60 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school stands out from nearby schools in several key ways, providing important insights for parents considering their options.

North Pointe Elementary has a more diverse student population, with 46.67% White, 15% African American, 28.33% Hispanic, and 10% two or more races. However, the school also faces challenges, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 38.7% compared to nearby schools. Academically, North Pointe Elementary's performance on M-Step tests lags behind the Southgate Community School District and the state of Michigan, with only 35.71% of 3rd graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts. Additionally, an extremely high 91.67% of North Pointe students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite these challenges, North Pointe Elementary receives relatively high funding, spending $24,162 per student, more than nearby schools in the Allen Park Public Schools district. This suggests the school may be receiving additional resources to address the needs of its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population. However, the lower academic performance indicates that more targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes. Addressing chronic absenteeism and the relationship between socioeconomic status and academic achievement could be important areas of focus for the school and district.

Detail:

Public K-5

18635 Bowie St
Southgate, MI 48195-2805

(734) 246-4600

District: Southgate Community School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,162

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 60

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.7%

Hispanic:

28.3%

African American:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Pointe Elementary ranks worse than 63.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Southgate Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.35. (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 North Pointe Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Southgate Community School District. Student population at North Pointe Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.7%), Hispanic (28.3%), African American (15%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Southgate Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Pointe Elementary is 13.3, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Southgate Community School District! (See more...)

Compare North Pointe Elementary employs 4.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Pointe Elementary is $24,162, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Southgate Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Pointe Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Southgate Community School District:

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

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Rank History for North Pointe Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.35	946^th	1486	36.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Pointe Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	28	9	0	17	0	0	6	0	60

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 North Pointe Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	60	4.5	13.3	91.7

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 North Pointe Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	60	4.5	13.3	91.7

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 North Pointe Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$942 (3.9%)	$23,220 (96.1%)	$24,162

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Pointe Elementary	Public	K-5	18635 Bowie St	Southgate	48195	Wayne County	Southgate Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(734) 246-4600	60	5	13.3	91.7%	28 (46.7%)	9 (15.0%)	17 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.0%)	34.3	946^th of 1486 public elementary schools	36.3%					(n/a)			35.7	38.1	33.3			28.6	23.8				40.0				$24,162	$942	$23,220
Creative Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	15100 Northline Rd	Southgate	48195	Wayne County	Creative Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 284-5600	796	39	20.5	59.7%	324 (40.7%)	230 (28.9%)	154 (19.3%)	27 (3.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.2%)	22.7	1132^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	23.8%		20.2	1144^th of 1470 public elementary schools	22.2%	12	60.9	32.6	21.2	29.3	32.9	32.5	49.0	19.2	22.8	17.1	13.0	26.5	32.9	28.3	9.2	23.9	$10,569	$2,447	$8,122
Lindemann Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9201 Carter Ave	Allen Park	48101	Wayne County	Allen Park Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(313) 827-1150	652	40	16.5	42.2%	519 (79.6%)	10 (1.5%)	92 (14.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.4%)	55.9	617^th of 1486 public elementary schools	58.5%		56.9	592^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	59.7%	25			32.4	49.0	54.1			44.1	39.4	37.8			44.1		24.3		$13,560	$1,667	$11,893
Shelters Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12600 Fordline St	Southgate	48195	Wayne County	Southgate Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 246-4631	272	19	14.5	58.1%	172 (63.2%)	34 (12.5%)	37 (13.6%)	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.6%)	46	754^th of 1486 public elementary schools	49.3%		45.7	763^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	48.1%	9			57.9	30.2	46.8			42.1	39.6	29.8			29.8		19.1		$22,249	$3,590	$18,659
Kinyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10455 Monroe Blvd	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 295-5802	411	22	18.7	82.0%	207 (50.4%)	110 (26.8%)	55 (13.4%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.3%)	16.7	1226^th of 1486 public elementary schools	17.5%		16	1222^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	16.9%	4			17.6	23.1	21.6			24.3	28.2	13.5			23.0		8.1		$18,377	$3,983	$14,394
Bennie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17401 Champaign Rd	Allen Park	48101	Wayne County	Allen Park Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-1300	506	26	19.3	44.5%	399 (78.9%)	25 (4.9%)	65 (12.8%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	48	729^th of 1486 public elementary schools	50.9%		43.9	785^th of 1470 public elementary schools	46.6%	56			47.6	48.6	44.3			42.7	29.7	25.0			39.8		19.3		$13,211	$1,774	$11,437
Blair Moody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8280 Hipp St	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 295-5807	350	24	14.3	81.1%	163 (46.6%)	117 (33.4%)	41 (11.7%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.6%)	28.2	1049^th of 1486 public elementary schools	29.4%		27.5	1032^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	29.8%	17			11.8	48.1	32.0			21.6	36.5	20.0			32.0		8.0		$21,461	$5,144	$16,316
Bernice McDowell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22929 Brest	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 374-1240	239	14	17.6	87.0%	85 (35.6%)	106 (44.4%)	21 (8.8%)	13 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.4%)	9.2	1358^th of 1486 public elementary schools	8.6%		16.5	1215^th of 1470 public elementary schools	17.3%	143			11.6	23.4	14.0			9.3	14.9								$20,308	$5,285	$15,023
Hoover School	Public	PK, KG-5	3750 Howard St	Lincoln Park	48146	Wayne County	Lincoln Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 389-0207	278	27	10.1	89.9%	133 (47.8%)	39 (14.0%)	84 (30.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.8%)	57.8	584^th of 1486 public elementary schools	60.7%		46.8	741^st of 1470 public elementary schools	49.6%	157			50.0	39.1	68.4			43.8	23.9	43.6			43.6		28.2		$28,520	$1,670	$26,850
James Foote School	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Abbott Ave	Lincoln Park	48146	Wayne County	Lincoln Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 389-0216	300	16	18.8	91.7%	121 (40.3%)	37 (12.3%)	117 (39.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.7%)	30.1	1017^th of 1486 public elementary schools	31.6%		9.7	1322^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	10.1%	305			37.3	45.1	33.3			28.8	30.8	10.4			16.7				$17,549	$1,583	$15,966

Frequently Asked Questions about North Pointe Elementary

What is the racial makeup of North Pointe Elementary?

Students at North Pointe Elementary are 47% White, 28% Hispanic, 15% African American, 10% Two or more races.

How many students attend North Pointe Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 60 students attended North Pointe Elementary.

Is North Pointe Elementary a good school?

North Pointe Elementary ranks 946^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is North Pointe Elementary in?

Southgate Community School District

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