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Park Elementary School

Summary:

Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Three Rivers, Michigan, serving 276 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Three Rivers Community Schools district, which is ranked 270 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Park Elementary School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (12.32%) and Hispanic (9.06%) students, it faces several challenges. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.8% to 38.4% over the past few years, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, Park Elementary School's test scores in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies are generally lower than the Three Rivers Community Schools district average and the state average across all grade levels. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.16% to 62.22% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Norton Elementary, Andrews Elementary, and Ruth Hoppin School, Park Elementary School's performance is generally lower. While Park Elementary School has a higher spending per student, ranging from $13,835 to $16,510 over the past few years, the school's statewide ranking has been declining, from 557 out of 1,153 Michigan elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 922 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public K-5

 53806 Wilbur Rd
       Three Rivers, MI  49093-9765

(269) 279-1143

District: Three Rivers Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
922nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,510 Help


Students who attend Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Three Rivers Middle School
High:    Three Rivers High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.9%
African American:
12.3%
Two or more races:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Elementary School ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Three Rivers Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.9. (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 Student population at Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.9%), African American (12.3%), two or more races (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 14.1, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Three Rivers Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Elementary School is $16,510, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Three Rivers Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Elementary School 922nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Three Rivers Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Rivers Community Schools 270th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 35.77 1243rd 1565 20.6%
2008 44.43 1134th 1577 28.1%
2009 59.44 812th 1589 48.9%
2010 66.90 631st 1552 59.3%
2011 64.39 639th 1552 58.8%
2012 57.03 692nd 1566 55.8%
2013 53.60 772nd 1563 50.6%
2014 52.54 787th 1533 48.7%
2015 38.01 1036th 1580 34.4%
2016 37.54 995th 1548 35.7%
2017 42.32 823rd 1466 43.9%
2018 54.31 713th 1448 50.8%
2019 38.22 868th 1408 38.4%
2021 46.98 557th 1153 51.7%
2022 47.91 651st 1344 51.6%
2023 50.81 680th 1470 53.7%
2024 35.90 922nd 1486 38.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.48 230th 403 42.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.17 460th 1397 67.1%
2019 48.47 579th 1134 48.9%
2021 50.09 347th 749 53.7%
2022 66.30 282nd 1099 74.3%
2023 59.61 451st 1350 66.6%
2024 44.47 729th 1381 47.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.02 618th 1443 57.2%
2019 39.61 718th 1171 38.7%
2021 34.68 610th 902 32.4%
2022 43.23 604th 1106 45.4%
2023 47.61 638th 1321 51.7%
2024 35.75 838th 1342 37.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.36 799th 1446 44.7%
2019 31.70 823rd 1196 31.2%
2021 41.78 513th 915 43.9%
2022 37.82 701st 1139 38.5%
2023 53.64 576th 1334 56.8%
2024 31.16 914th 1347 32.1%
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Rank History for White students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.74 725th 1253 42.1%
2019 35.81 750th 1128 33.5%
2021 53.03 435th 1005 56.7%
2022 38.32 682nd 1102 38.1%
2023 47.57 626th 1198 47.7%
2024 28.15 887th 1204 26.3%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 235 15 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1989 245 16 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1990 245 18 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1991 232 11 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1992 236 8 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1993 267 14 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1994 249 15 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1995 202 75 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1996 202 75 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1997 209 82 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 226 57 1 4 0 n/a n/a -3 285
1999 223 52 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 199 52 0 9 0 n/a n/a 38 298
2001 214 48 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 208 49 0 12 2 n/a n/a 1 272
2003 208 49 0 12 2 n/a n/a 1 272
2004 212 50 0 11 0 n/a n/a 1 274
2005 210 38 1 9 0 n/a n/a 1 259
2006 188 45 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2007 329 74 1 20 2 n/a n/a 14 440
2008 330 62 1 11 n/a n/a n/a 22 426
2009 311 45 0 10 0 n/a n/a 30 396
2010 316 43 0 16 0 n/a n/a 23 398
2011 342 40 0 6 0 0 26 0 414
2012 297 26 0 29 0 0 23 0 375
2013 280 18 1 27 0 0 32 0 358
2014 308 24 0 26 0 1 34 0 393
2015 284 38 1 26 0 0 34 0 383
2016 294 48 1 24 1 0 33 0 401
2017 289 44 2 22 1 0 35 0 393
2018 288 37 2 24 1 0 33 0 385
2019 278 37 1 23 0 1 41 0 381
2020 255 38 1 36 0 0 45 0 375
2021 203 38 1 32 0 0 41 0 315
2022 223 35 1 29 0 0 36 0 324
2023 182 34 2 25 0 0 33 0 276

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 253 n/a n/a n/a
1989 266 n/a n/a 16.5
1990 265 25.0 10.6 19.6
1991 248 n/a n/a n/a
1992 248 n/a n/a 22.6
1993 287 n/a 0.0 30.7
1994 270 12.0 22.5 22.2
1995 283 13.5 21.0 35.7
1996 283 13.5 21.0 35.7
1997 301 13.0 23.2 27.9
1998 285 12.0 23.8 29.5
1999 283 11.0 25.7 29
2000 298 11.6 22.4 38.5
2001 277 13.0 21.3 33.2
2002 272 14.5 18.8 26.9
2003 272 14.5 18.8 26.9
2004 274 n/a n/a 28.2
2005 259 13.0 19.9 43.8
2006 244 12.8 19.1 53.3
2007 440 20.5 21.5 53.3
2008 426 22.6 18.8 54.5
2009 396 22.2 17.8 63.9
2010 398 22.0 18.0 68.8
2011 414 22.9 18.0 62.6
2012 375 23.2 16.1 61.1
2013 358 22.3 15.9 63.7
2014 393 26.0 15.0 59.8
2015 383 22.0 17.4 60.1
2016 401 23.0 17.4 61.6
2017 393 21.2 18.4 60.1
2018 385 22.1 17.3 64.4
2019 381 22.1 17.2 65.1
2020 375 23.2 16.1 65.6
2021 315 21.2 14.8 62.2
2022 324 16.6 19.4 57.1
2023 276 19.5 14.1 56.2

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 253 n/a n/a n/a
1989 266 n/a n/a 16.5
1990 265 25.0 10.6 19.6
1991 248 n/a n/a n/a
1992 248 n/a n/a 22.6
1993 287 n/a 0.0 30.7
1994 270 12.0 22.5 22.2
1995 283 13.5 21.0 35.7
1996 283 13.5 21.0 35.7
1997 301 13.0 23.2 27.9
1998 285 12.0 23.8 29.5
1999 283 11.0 25.7 29
2000 298 11.6 22.4 38.5
2001 277 13.0 21.3 33.2
2002 272 14.5 18.8 26.9
2003 272 14.5 18.8 26.9
2004 274 n/a n/a 28.2
2005 259 13.0 19.9 43.8
2006 244 12.8 19.1 53.3
2007 440 20.5 21.5 53.3
2008 426 22.6 18.8 54.5
2009 396 22.2 17.8 63.9
2010 398 22.0 18.0 68.8
2011 414 22.9 18.0 62.6
2012 375 23.2 16.1 61.1
2013 358 22.3 15.9 63.7
2014 393 26.0 15.0 59.8
2015 383 22.0 17.4 60.1
2016 401 23.0 17.4 61.6
2017 393 21.2 18.4 60.1
2018 385 22.1 17.3 64.4
2019 381 22.1 17.2 65.1
2020 375 23.2 16.1 65.6
2021 315 21.2 14.8 62.2
2022 324 16.6 19.4 57.1
2023 276 19.5 14.1 56.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,224 (10.8%) $10,130 (89.2%) $11,355
2020 $1,432 (12.1%) $10,443 (87.9%) $11,875
2021 $2,506 (18.1%) $11,329 (81.9%) $13,835
2022 $2,920 (18.4%) $12,967 (81.6%) $15,887
2023 $3,088 (18.7%) $13,422 (81.3%) $16,510

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park 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 868th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 680th of 1470 Elementary schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)35.125.5
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Three Rivers Community Schools)4732.7
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Park Elementary School)36.847.1
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Three Rivers Community Schools)55.146.9
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)46.840
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Three Rivers Community Schools)49.345.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Park Elementary School)33.928.9
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Three Rivers Community Schools)41.948.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)45.766.7
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Three Rivers Community Schools)48.845.5
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Park Elementary School)42.964.5
 21.6%
   5th Grade Math (Three Rivers Community Schools)38.539.9
 1.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Park Elementary School)10.39.7
 0.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Three Rivers Community Schools)6.310.8
 4.5%
   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 Students381276
 27.6%
African American3734
 8.1%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2325
 8.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White278182
 34.5%
Two or More Races4133
 19.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%56.2%
 8.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Park Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Park Elementary School.

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

Middle : Three Rivers Middle School
High : Three Rivers High School

Students at Park Elementary School are 66% White, 12% African American, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

Park Elementary School ranks 922nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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