Edgemont Elementary School

Summary:

Edgemont Elementary School is a public elementary school in Belleville, Michigan, serving 378 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Van Buren Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edgemont Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. In 2023-2024, only 19.7% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% statewide and 30.2% in the district. The school's diversity is not reflected in its academic performance, as the school's rankings for African American and White student subgroups are both in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools. Nearby Savage Road Elementary consistently outperforms Edgemont Elementary, suggesting that factors beyond just the district and socioeconomic status may be contributing to the academic challenges.

Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable access to quality education will be key to improving student outcomes at Edgemont Elementary. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the disparities in academic performance between different racial and socioeconomic subgroups raise concerns about equity that will need to be addressed through targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public K-5

 125 Edgemont St
       Belleville, MI  48111


(734) 697-8002

District: Van Buren Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1061st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,830 Help


Students who attend Edgemont Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McBride Middle School
    Owen Intermediate School
High:    Belleville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
African American:
26.2%
Two or more races:
6.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.4% Help


 See top rated Michigan elementary schools

 Compare Edgemont Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Edgemont Elementary School ranks worse than 71.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Van Buren Public Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.75. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Edgemont Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Van Buren Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (60.6%), African American (26.2%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 61.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgemont Elementary School is 13.1, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Van Buren Public Schools District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Edgemont Elementary School employs 28.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edgemont Elementary School is $20,830, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Van Buren Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edgemont Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgemont Elementary School 1061st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Edgemont Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Van Buren Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren Public Schools 442nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Edgemont Elementary School?

Rank History for Edgemont Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Edgemont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 30.78 1301st 1545 15.8%
2007 30.32 1313th 1565 16.1%
2008 42.79 1161st 1577 26.4%
2009 46.83 1110th 1589 30.1%
2010 52.01 1022nd 1552 34.1%
2011 48.11 1037th 1552 33.2%
2012 40.23 1057th 1566 32.5%
2013 29.91 1189th 1563 23.9%
2014 20.89 1278th 1533 16.6%
2015 29.59 1165th 1580 26.3%
2016 19.02 1260th 1548 18.6%
2017 14.44 1258th 1466 14.2%
2018 31.75 1055th 1448 27.1%
2019 12.54 1242nd 1408 11.8%
2021 23.57 906th 1153 21.4%
2022 17.95 1102nd 1344 18.0%
2023 22.25 1108th 1470 24.6%
2024 27.75 1061st 1486 28.6%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edgemont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.37 966th 1397 30.9%
2019 18.51 981st 1134 13.5%
2021 36.06 509th 749 32.0%
2022 19.81 930th 1099 15.4%
2023 23.72 1061st 1350 21.4%
2024 28.30 1021st 1381 26.1%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Edgemont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.43 995th 1443 31.0%
2019 12.62 1072nd 1171 8.5%
2022 6.63 1076th 1106 2.7%
2023 14.88 1153rd 1321 12.7%
2024 29.24 964th 1342 28.2%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Edgemont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.46 1063rd 1446 26.5%
2019 10.01 1119th 1196 6.4%
2021 33.75 624th 915 31.8%
2022 21.99 896th 1139 21.3%
2023 22.26 1038th 1334 22.2%
2024 18.56 1107th 1347 17.8%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Edgemont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.02 118th 475 75.2%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Edgemont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.52 944th 1253 24.7%
2019 10.84 1066th 1128 5.5%
2021 18.63 876th 1005 12.8%
2022 14.82 991st 1102 10.1%
2023 17.60 1032nd 1198 13.9%
2024 19.23 1027th 1204 14.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Edgemont Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 




Data source: Michigan Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Edgemont Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Edgemont Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Edgemont Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 463 45 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1989 459 42 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1990 454 50 12 2 0 n/a n/a -1 517
1991 410 65 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 446 44 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1993 405 70 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1994 439 76 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1995 406 95 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 507
1996 406 95 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 507
1997 424 105 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1998 409 112 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 408 114 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 402 104 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 368 99 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 378 95 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 378 95 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 338 107 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 315 139 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2006 313 135 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2007 343 156 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2008 322 153 4 16 1 n/a n/a 1 497
2009 309 161 1 12 0 n/a n/a 1 484
2010 328 155 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2011 316 191 1 12 0 1 2 0 523
2012 302 176 3 7 1 1 2 0 492
2013 326 128 1 15 2 1 10 0 483
2014 300 120 0 19 2 0 25 0 466
2015 287 111 2 18 2 0 23 0 443
2016 260 110 2 18 2 0 24 0 416
2017 220 94 2 19 2 0 26 0 363
2018 213 77 0 20 2 0 33 0 345
2019 218 87 3 16 1 0 29 0 354
2020 237 84 4 19 1 0 35 0 380
2021 213 88 4 22 1 0 31 0 359
2022 236 90 4 21 1 0 32 0 384
2023 229 99 4 21 1 0 24 0 378

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 Edgemont Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 522 n/a n/a n/a
1989 515 n/a n/a 8.5
1990 517 22.0 23.5 6.2
1991 488 n/a n/a n/a
1992 498 n/a n/a 11.6
1993 486 n/a 0.0 17.3
1994 520 23.4 22.2 12.1
1995 507 22.2 22.8 17.8
1996 507 22.2 22.8 17.8
1997 540 23.0 23.5 18
1998 541 23.0 23.5 19.2
1999 536 25.0 21.4 22.8
2000 520 25.0 20.8 28.5
2001 478 24.1 19.8 27.4
2002 487 26.7 18.2 26.1
2003 487 26.7 18.2 26.1
2004 459 25.4 18.1 24.2
2005 477 24.4 19.5 29.8
2006 466 22.9 20.3 28.1
2007 515 28.6 18.0 35
2008 497 24.6 20.2 37.5
2009 484 24.9 19.4 41.6
2010 502 23.9 20.9 45.6
2011 523 25.5 20.5 46.8
2012 492 25.0 19.6 57.1
2013 483 23.8 20.2 57.6
2014 466 26.5 17.5 60.1
2015 443 26.0 17.0 59.4
2016 416 26.0 16.0 58.2
2017 363 25.7 14.1 59.2
2018 345 27.4 12.5 63.8
2019 354 26.3 13.4 64.7
2020 380 26.9 14.1 61.8
2021 359 28.2 12.7 53.5
2022 384 26.5 14.4 57.8
2023 378 28.7 13.1 61.4

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 Edgemont Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 522 n/a n/a n/a
1989 515 n/a n/a 8.5
1990 517 22.0 23.5 6.2
1991 488 n/a n/a n/a
1992 498 n/a n/a 11.6
1993 486 n/a 0.0 17.3
1994 520 23.4 22.2 12.1
1995 507 22.2 22.8 17.8
1996 507 22.2 22.8 17.8
1997 540 23.0 23.5 18
1998 541 23.0 23.5 19.2
1999 536 25.0 21.4 22.8
2000 520 25.0 20.8 28.5
2001 478 24.1 19.8 27.4
2002 487 26.7 18.2 26.1
2003 487 26.7 18.2 26.1
2004 459 25.4 18.1 24.2
2005 477 24.4 19.5 29.8
2006 466 22.9 20.3 28.1
2007 515 28.6 18.0 35
2008 497 24.6 20.2 37.5
2009 484 24.9 19.4 41.6
2010 502 23.9 20.9 45.6
2011 523 25.5 20.5 46.8
2012 492 25.0 19.6 57.1
2013 483 23.8 20.2 57.6
2014 466 26.5 17.5 60.1
2015 443 26.0 17.0 59.4
2016 416 26.0 16.0 58.2
2017 363 25.7 14.1 59.2
2018 345 27.4 12.5 63.8
2019 354 26.3 13.4 64.7
2020 380 26.9 14.1 61.8
2021 359 28.2 12.7 53.5
2022 384 26.5 14.4 57.8
2023 378 28.7 13.1 61.4

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 Edgemont Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $869 (6.1%) $13,315 (93.9%) $14,184
2020 $800 (5.4%) $13,891 (94.6%) $14,691
2021 $1,772 (10.9%) $14,524 (89.1%) $16,296
2022 $2,099 (12.2%) $15,156 (87.8%) $17,255
2023 $3,828 (18.4%) $17,002 (81.6%) $20,830

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgemont 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 1242nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1108th of 1470 Elementary schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edgemont Elementary School)16.419.5
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Public Schools)2825.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Edgemont Elementary School)22.425.3
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Van Buren Public Schools)27.828.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edgemont Elementary School)20.724.6
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Van Buren Public Schools)29.933.5
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Edgemont Elementary School)32.837.7
 4.9%
   4th Grade Math (Van Buren Public Schools)31.331.2
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354378
 6.8%
African American8799
 13.8%
American Indian11
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic1621
 31.3%
Pacific Islander00
White218229
 5%
Two or More Races2924
 17.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.7%61.4%
 3.3%


Schools Near Edgemont Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Edgemont Elementary School

Edgemont Elementary School ranks 1061st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Edgemont Elementary School.

Students at Edgemont Elementary School are 61% White, 26% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : McBride Middle School
Middle : Owen Intermediate School
High : Belleville High School


Rate Edgemont Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Edgemont Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 103 milliseconds.