Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

Summary:

Eugene M Nikkari Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Saint Louis, Michigan, with a student population of 226. The school is part of the St. Louis Public Schools district, which is ranked 297 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eugene M Nikkari Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating it is performing significantly below the state average. The school's performance is particularly low for female students, ranking in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools for this subgroup. However, Hispanic students at the school perform better relative to the state, ranking in the top 40% of Michigan elementary schools serving Hispanic students. Chronic absenteeism has also increased significantly, from 5.7% in 2017-2018 to 20.9% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average.

The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in math, where only 11.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 32.6%. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.09% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, likely contributes to the school's overall academic struggles. Nearby schools, such as Vestaburg Community Elementary School and Merrill Elementary School, are also struggling and performing below the state average, suggesting broader regional challenges.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 301 W State St
       Saint Louis, MI  48880-1348


(989) 681-5131

District: St. Louis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1076th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,262 Help


Students who attend Eugene M Nikkari Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    TS Nurnberger Middle School
High:    St Louis High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.4%
Hispanic:
14.2%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Compare Details Eugene M Nikkari Elementary ranks worse than 72.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.43. (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 (81.4%), Hispanic (14.2%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary is $12,262.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eugene M Nikkari Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Eugene M Nikkari Elementary 1076th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Eugene M Nikkari Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


St. Louis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis Public Schools 297th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.28 603rd 1545 61.0%
2007 69.06 479th 1565 69.4%
2008 67.52 566th 1577 64.1%
2009 66.83 616th 1589 61.2%
2010 63.35 746th 1552 51.9%
2011 63.32 674th 1552 56.6%
2012 47.19 902nd 1566 42.4%
2013 41.28 1003rd 1563 35.8%
2014 32.49 1129th 1533 26.4%
2015 33.56 1107th 1580 29.9%
2016 38.84 971st 1548 37.3%
2017 28.80 1037th 1466 29.3%
2018 35.25 1005th 1448 30.6%
2019 18.86 1152nd 1408 18.2%
2021 23.13 916th 1153 20.6%
2022 18.73 1089th 1344 19.0%
2023 16.63 1213th 1470 17.5%
2024 26.43 1076th 1486 27.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.17 377th 403 6.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.90 891st 1397 36.2%
2019 30.31 845th 1134 25.5%
2021 27.14 598th 749 20.2%
2022 29.37 804th 1099 26.8%
2023 25.34 1037th 1350 23.2%
2024 37.37 862nd 1381 37.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.60 950th 1443 34.2%
2019 20.29 978th 1171 16.5%
2021 20.24 774th 902 14.2%
2022 15.83 978th 1106 11.6%
2023 9.70 1220th 1321 7.6%
2024 18.23 1116th 1342 16.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.81 1016th 1446 29.7%
2019 17.79 1018th 1196 14.9%
2021 20.84 768th 915 16.1%
2022 13.31 1025th 1139 10.0%
2023 18.97 1081st 1334 19.0%
2024 29.07 945th 1347 29.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.54 82nd 222 63.1%
2023 34.15 119th 188 36.7%
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Rank History for White students at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.13 1047th 1253 16.4%
2019 8.18 1088th 1128 3.5%
2021 13.85 928th 1005 7.7%
2022 10.56 1042nd 1102 5.4%
2023 8.74 1139th 1198 4.9%
2024 14.08 1081st 1204 10.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 233 0 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1989 244 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1990 240 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1991 247 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1992 240 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1993 226 0 1 16 2 n/a n/a 0 245
1994 203 1 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1995 297 1 2 28 2 n/a n/a 0 330
1996 297 1 2 28 2 n/a n/a 0 330
1997 302 1 1 18 6 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 285 0 1 19 4 n/a n/a 0 309
1999 279 1 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 294
2000 296 0 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 320
2001 283 0 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2002 286 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2003 286 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2004 248 3 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2005 243 3 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2006 256 6 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2007 252 6 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2008 262 1 2 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 276
2009 257 5 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2010 257 8 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2011 236 9 0 18 0 0 0 0 263
2012 236 3 1 24 0 0 1 0 265
2013 217 4 0 22 0 0 2 0 245
2014 282 8 2 35 0 0 4 0 331
2015 208 11 3 26 0 0 3 0 251
2016 185 7 2 30 0 0 1 0 225
2017 199 5 0 29 1 0 4 0 238
2018 184 4 0 28 1 0 9 0 226
2019 186 5 0 35 2 0 10 0 238
2020 186 5 0 32 0 0 9 0 232
2021 162 3 0 35 0 0 6 0 206
2022 186 2 1 33 0 0 5 0 227
2023 184 6 1 32 0 0 3 0 226

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 Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 257 n/a n/a n/a
1989 259 n/a n/a 27.4
1990 255 17.0 15.0 22.7
1991 259 n/a n/a n/a
1992 254 n/a n/a n/a
1993 245 n/a 0.0 46.9
1994 224 14.0 16.0 40.2
1995 330 16.0 20.6 33.3
1996 330 16.0 20.6 33.3
1997 328 16.0 20.5 31.1
1998 309 16.0 19.3 29.4
1999 294 16.0 18.4 33.3
2000 320 18.7 17.1 46.6
2001 309 19.5 15.8 42.1
2002 290 n/a n/a 47.6
2003 290 n/a n/a 47.6
2004 263 18.0 14.6 45.2
2005 263 16.0 16.4 47.5
2006 281 14.5 19.4 42
2007 273 14.4 19.0 41.4
2008 276 14.4 19.2 42.8
2009 277 15.4 18.0 41.5
2010 283 15.0 18.8 53
2011 263 12.0 21.9 60.5
2012 265 12.0 22.0 64.2
2013 245 12.0 20.4 65.3
2014 331 12.5 26.4 65.6
2015 251 12.0 20.9 63.7
2016 225 12.0 18.7 57.3
2017 238 12.0 19.8 63.9
2018 226 12.0 18.8 66.4
2019 238 13.0 18.3 71.4
2020 232 13.0 17.8 70.7
2021 206 13.0 15.8 72.3
2022 227 11.5 19.7 60.4
2023 226 13.0 17.3 80.1

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 Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 257 n/a n/a n/a
1989 259 n/a n/a 27.4
1990 255 17.0 15.0 22.7
1991 259 n/a n/a n/a
1992 254 n/a n/a n/a
1993 245 n/a 0.0 46.9
1994 224 14.0 16.0 40.2
1995 330 16.0 20.6 33.3
1996 330 16.0 20.6 33.3
1997 328 16.0 20.5 31.1
1998 309 16.0 19.3 29.4
1999 294 16.0 18.4 33.3
2000 320 18.7 17.1 46.6
2001 309 19.5 15.8 42.1
2002 290 n/a n/a 47.6
2003 290 n/a n/a 47.6
2004 263 18.0 14.6 45.2
2005 263 16.0 16.4 47.5
2006 281 14.5 19.4 42
2007 273 14.4 19.0 41.4
2008 276 14.4 19.2 42.8
2009 277 15.4 18.0 41.5
2010 283 15.0 18.8 53
2011 263 12.0 21.9 60.5
2012 265 12.0 22.0 64.2
2013 245 12.0 20.4 65.3
2014 331 12.5 26.4 65.6
2015 251 12.0 20.9 63.7
2016 225 12.0 18.7 57.3
2017 238 12.0 19.8 63.9
2018 226 12.0 18.8 66.4
2019 238 13.0 18.3 71.4
2020 232 13.0 17.8 70.7
2021 206 13.0 15.8 72.3
2022 227 11.5 19.7 60.4
2023 226 13.0 17.3 80.1

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 Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $567 (5.9%) $9,051 (94.1%) $9,618
2020 $674 (6.8%) $9,232 (93.2%) $9,906
2021 $710 (6.3%) $10,636 (93.7%) $11,346
2022 $2,341 (20.9%) $8,868 (79.1%) $11,209
2023 $1,971 (16.1%) $10,291 (83.9%) $12,262

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

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 1152nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1213th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eugene M Nikkari Elementary)49.333.8
 15.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis Public Schools)49.333.8
 15.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Eugene M Nikkari Elementary)29.925.7
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Louis Public Schools)29.925.7
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene M Nikkari Elementary)28.231.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis Public Schools)28.231.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Eugene M Nikkari Elementary)7.116.2
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (St. Louis Public Schools)7.116.2
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eugene M Nikkari Elementary)32.110.3
 21.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis Public Schools)32.110.3
 21.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Eugene M Nikkari Elementary)18.88.8
 10%
   5th Grade Math (St. Louis Public Schools)18.88.8
 10%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Eugene M Nikkari Elementary)65.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (St. Louis Public Schools)65.9
 0.1%
   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 Students238226
 5%
African American56
 20%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic3532
 8.6%
Pacific Islander00
White186184
 1.1%
Two or More Races103
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.4%80.1%
 8.7%


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Students who attend Eugene M Nikkari Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : TS Nurnberger Middle School
High : St Louis High School

Students at Eugene M Nikkari Elementary are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Eugene M Nikkari Elementary.

Eugene M Nikkari Elementary ranks 1076th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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