Rawsonville Elementary School

Summary:

Rawsonville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, serving 315 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Rawsonville Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Michigan elementary schools over the past decade, with only 19% of 3rd-grade students and 24.2% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.6% and 43.3%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also low, with only 22.4% of 3rd-grade and 22.6% of 4th-grade students meeting or exceeding standards. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $18,211, which is higher than the state average and surrounding schools, these investments have not translated into improved academic outcomes.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Edgemont Elementary, which is also part of the Van Buren Public Schools district, Rawsonville Elementary stands out as the lowest-performing school in the area. The school's performance data also shows significant racial achievement gaps, with the African American students ranking 209 out of 348 Michigan elementary schools, while the White students rank 1189 out of 1204 schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3110 S Grove St
       Ypsilanti, MI  48198-9301


(734) 482-9845

District: Van Buren Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1230th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,211 Help


Students who attend Rawsonville Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.0%
White:
38.7%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rawsonville Elementary School ranks worse than 82.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Van Buren Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.41. (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 Rawsonville Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Van Buren Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (46%), White (38.7%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Van Buren Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rawsonville Elementary School is 13.4, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Van Buren Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rawsonville Elementary School is $18,211, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Van Buren Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rawsonville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rawsonville Elementary School 1230th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Rawsonville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Van Buren Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Rawsonville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rawsonville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.86 974th 1545 37.0%
2007 42.03 1152nd 1565 26.4%
2008 37.18 1246th 1577 21.0%
2009 39.68 1230th 1589 22.6%
2010 38.42 1237th 1552 20.3%
2011 40.85 1159th 1552 25.3%
2012 22.62 1312th 1566 16.2%
2013 20.61 1304th 1563 16.6%
2014 14.87 1353rd 1533 11.7%
2015 17.73 1319th 1580 16.5%
2016 11.23 1383rd 1548 10.7%
2017 7.60 1370th 1466 6.5%
2018 7.77 1407th 1448 2.8%
2019 8.16 1314th 1408 6.7%
2021 11.34 1068th 1153 7.4%
2023 12.33 1270th 1470 13.6%
2024 16.41 1230th 1486 17.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rawsonville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.60 1339th 1397 4.2%
2019 11.66 1056th 1134 6.9%
2022 7.82 1056th 1099 3.9%
2023 22.86 1072nd 1350 20.6%
2024 27.43 1037th 1381 24.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Rawsonville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.94 1401st 1443 2.9%
2019 5.62 1146th 1171 2.1%
2023 10.94 1204th 1321 8.9%
2024 10.06 1244th 1342 7.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Rawsonville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.11 1357th 1446 6.2%
2019 7.86 1144th 1196 4.3%
2023 11.30 1204th 1334 9.7%
2024 15.86 1156th 1347 14.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Rawsonville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.25 386th 475 18.7%
2019 24.29 165th 212 22.2%
2023 37.20 181st 321 43.6%
2024 34.70 209th 348 39.9%
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Rank History for White students at Rawsonville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.58 1247th 1253 0.5%
2019 6.32 1108th 1128 1.8%
2023 5.19 1175th 1198 1.9%
2024 5.02 1189th 1204 1.2%
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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.

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 Rawsonville Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 319 2 137 3 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1989 320 136 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 462
1990 354 128 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 484
1991 369 118 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 493
1992 382 116 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1993 352 133 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1994 346 121 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1995 287 107 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 287 107 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 287 135 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1998 309 146 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1999 303 163 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2000 288 158 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2001 324 129 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2002 271 198 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 271 198 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 232 189 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 223 172 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 231 150 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 223 178 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2008 228 214 5 19 1 n/a n/a 17 484
2009 215 201 3 15 2 n/a n/a 20 456
2010 227 212 2 19 2 n/a n/a 0 462
2011 193 171 4 20 1 0 15 0 404
2012 192 151 3 19 0 0 12 0 377
2013 192 229 1 18 0 1 10 0 451
2014 203 223 0 23 2 1 18 0 470
2015 187 215 1 27 1 0 19 0 450
2016 178 232 1 29 1 0 19 0 460
2017 138 202 1 18 1 0 18 0 378
2018 142 213 2 25 2 0 13 0 397
2019 143 177 0 29 2 0 15 0 366
2020 137 163 1 24 0 1 19 0 345
2021 127 155 1 23 0 1 16 0 323
2022 125 142 1 20 0 0 24 0 312
2023 122 145 0 22 0 0 26 0 315

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 Rawsonville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 463 n/a n/a n/a
1989 462 n/a n/a 23.4
1990 484 21.0 23.0 26.9
1991 493 n/a n/a n/a
1992 505 n/a n/a 30.1
1993 492 n/a 0.0 44.7
1994 474 20.4 23.2 40.5
1995 404 20.4 19.8 41.3
1996 404 20.4 19.8 41.3
1997 431 22.0 19.6 39.7
1998 464 24.0 19.3 42.9
1999 473 24.0 19.7 45.7
2000 455 26.3 17.3 50.1
2001 460 25.3 18.2 48.7
2002 478 28.0 17.1 52.9
2003 478 28.0 17.1 52.9
2004 433 25.5 17.0 52.9
2005 408 23.1 17.7 56.9
2006 401 26.2 15.3 56.9
2007 425 25.2 16.9 58.1
2008 484 29.2 16.6 73.4
2009 456 27.9 16.3 78.9
2010 462 28.5 16.1 76.2
2011 404 28.6 14.1 78
2012 377 21.5 17.5 82.8
2013 451 26.6 16.9 86.3
2014 470 28.1 16.7 77.9
2015 450 28.0 16.0 78.7
2016 460 26.0 17.6 82.2
2017 378 26.8 14.1 82.8
2018 397 27.6 14.3 83.9
2019 366 27.6 13.2 86.9
2020 345 26.1 13.2 88.1
2021 323 21.5 15.0 77.1
2022 312 24.6 12.6 79.2
2023 315 23.4 13.4 80

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 Rawsonville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 463 n/a n/a n/a
1989 462 n/a n/a 23.4
1990 484 21.0 23.0 26.9
1991 493 n/a n/a n/a
1992 505 n/a n/a 30.1
1993 492 n/a 0.0 44.7
1994 474 20.4 23.2 40.5
1995 404 20.4 19.8 41.3
1996 404 20.4 19.8 41.3
1997 431 22.0 19.6 39.7
1998 464 24.0 19.3 42.9
1999 473 24.0 19.7 45.7
2000 455 26.3 17.3 50.1
2001 460 25.3 18.2 48.7
2002 478 28.0 17.1 52.9
2003 478 28.0 17.1 52.9
2004 433 25.5 17.0 52.9
2005 408 23.1 17.7 56.9
2006 401 26.2 15.3 56.9
2007 425 25.2 16.9 58.1
2008 484 29.2 16.6 73.4
2009 456 27.9 16.3 78.9
2010 462 28.5 16.1 76.2
2011 404 28.6 14.1 78
2012 377 21.5 17.5 82.8
2013 451 26.6 16.9 86.3
2014 470 28.1 16.7 77.9
2015 450 28.0 16.0 78.7
2016 460 26.0 17.6 82.2
2017 378 26.8 14.1 82.8
2018 397 27.6 14.3 83.9
2019 366 27.6 13.2 86.9
2020 345 26.1 13.2 88.1
2021 323 21.5 15.0 77.1
2022 312 24.6 12.6 79.2
2023 315 23.4 13.4 80

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 Rawsonville Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,457 (10.6%) $12,314 (89.4%) $13,772
2020 $1,536 (10.8%) $12,726 (89.2%) $14,262
2021 $1,883 (13.5%) $12,019 (86.5%) $13,902
2022 $2,281 (13.6%) $14,544 (86.4%) $16,824
2023 $3,837 (21.1%) $14,374 (78.9%) $18,211

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rawsonville 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 1314th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1270th of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rawsonville Elementary School)24.723.5
 1.2%
   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 (Rawsonville Elementary School)9.125.5
 16.4%
   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 (Rawsonville Elementary School)1917.7
 1.3%
   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 (Rawsonville Elementary School)20.36.5
 13.8%
   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 Students366315
 13.9%
African American177145
 18.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2922
 24.1%
Pacific Islander00
White143122
 14.7%
Two or More Races1526
 73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.9%80%
 6.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rawsonville Elementary School

Rawsonville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.2% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Rawsonville Elementary School are 46% African American, 39% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 315 students attended Rawsonville Elementary School.


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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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