Vestaburg Community Elementary School

Summary:

Vestaburg Community Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school serving 334 students in grades PK-6 in Vestaburg, Michigan, which is part of the Montabella Community Schools district. The school has a predominantly White student population, with 93.11% of students identifying as White.

Vestaburg Community Elementary School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have increased from 12.2% in 2018-2019 to 33.8% in 2021-2022, well above the state average. Academically, the school's performance on M-Step tests is generally below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 11.6% in 6th grade English Language Arts to 40.4% in 5th grade, compared to state averages of 37.5% to 44%. The school's performance also lags behind nearby schools like Shepherd Elementary School and Winn Elementary School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates.

Additionally, Vestaburg Community Elementary School has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.77% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the state average and many nearby schools. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. These challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and close achievement gaps at Vestaburg Community Elementary School.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 7100 Avenue B
       Vestaburg, MI  48891-9502


(989) 268-5284

District: Vestaburg Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
910th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,791 Help


Students who attend Vestaburg Community Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Vestaburg Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.8% Help


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Compare Details Vestaburg Community Elementary School ranks worse than 61.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vestaburg Community Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.87. (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 (93.1%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vestaburg Community Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Vestaburg Community Elementary School employs 23.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vestaburg Community Elementary School is $13,791.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vestaburg Community Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vestaburg Community Elementary School 910th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Vestaburg Community Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Vestaburg Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Vestaburg Community Schools 469th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vestaburg Community Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Vestaburg Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.42 940th 1545 39.2%
2007 49.11 1022nd 1565 34.7%
2008 45.56 1117th 1577 29.2%
2009 48.55 1084th 1589 31.8%
2010 41.58 1200th 1552 22.7%
2011 49.43 1005th 1552 35.2%
2012 44.26 970th 1566 38.1%
2013 38.40 1052nd 1563 32.7%
2014 36.64 1075th 1533 29.9%
2015 36.34 1066th 1580 32.5%
2016 31.12 1091st 1548 29.5%
2017 24.50 1094th 1466 25.4%
2018 44.05 884th 1448 39.0%
2019 37.15 885th 1408 37.1%
2021 32.47 786th 1153 31.8%
2022 32.09 892nd 1344 33.6%
2023 36.65 898th 1470 38.9%
2024 36.70 910th 1486 38.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vestaburg Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.41 741st 1397 47.0%
2019 51.14 521st 1134 54.1%
2022 43.89 597th 1099 45.7%
2023 48.63 650th 1350 51.9%
2024 39.75 811th 1381 41.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Vestaburg Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.98 776th 1443 46.2%
2019 59.74 444th 1171 62.1%
2021 10.90 860th 902 4.7%
2022 26.48 856th 1106 22.6%
2023 22.11 1030th 1321 22.0%
2024 29.75 950th 1342 29.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Vestaburg Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.21 981st 1446 32.2%
2019 25.92 913th 1196 23.7%
2021 34.26 615th 915 32.8%
2022 44.63 600th 1139 47.3%
2023 46.04 685th 1334 48.7%
2024 41.75 755th 1347 43.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Vestaburg Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.64 917th 1253 26.8%
2019 26.52 874th 1128 22.5%
2021 25.65 788th 1005 21.6%
2022 24.95 862nd 1102 21.8%
2023 26.26 917th 1198 23.5%
2024 22.70 981st 1204 18.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vestaburg Community Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 51.10 455th 900 49.4%
2013 31.96 663rd 919 27.9%
2014 46.87 530th 921 42.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Vestaburg Community Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 402 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1989 375 4 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 387
1990 375 5 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1991 388 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 11 403
1992 400 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1993 395 1 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 390 7 1 13 7 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 413 8 0 12 11 n/a n/a 0 444
1996 413 8 0 12 11 n/a n/a 0 444
1997 354 8 0 13 7 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 374 10 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1999 382 11 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 357 12 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2001 357 5 0 10 4 n/a n/a 0 376
2002 371 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 14 389
2003 371 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 14 389
2004 347 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 13 364
2005 320 3 0 4 1 n/a n/a 15 343
2006 326 3 1 4 1 n/a n/a 14 349
2007 318 3 3 4 1 n/a n/a 11 340
2008 324 3 3 6 2 n/a n/a 6 344
2009 300 2 1 5 1 n/a n/a 1 310
2010 510 5 1 7 3 n/a n/a 9 535
2011 313 3 2 7 5 0 0 0 330
2012 313 10 2 14 3 0 0 0 342
2013 304 9 0 17 0 0 4 0 334
2014 286 3 0 23 0 0 1 0 313
2015 277 2 0 17 0 0 2 0 298
2016 278 1 0 21 3 0 3 0 306
2017 272 0 0 16 4 0 2 0 294
2018 308 0 0 18 5 0 5 0 336
2019 334 1 0 12 4 0 4 0 355
2020 300 1 0 18 0 0 5 0 324
2021 293 2 0 15 0 0 9 0 319
2022 315 2 0 14 1 0 9 0 341
2023 311 2 0 12 1 0 8 0 334

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 Vestaburg Community Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 411 n/a n/a n/a
1989 387 n/a n/a 0
1990 386 25.0 15.4 n/a
1991 403 n/a n/a n/a
1992 405 n/a n/a n/a
1993 415 n/a 0.0 0
1994 418 23.6 17.7 0
1995 444 23.5 18.9 0
1996 444 23.5 18.9 0
1997 382 23.0 16.6 0
1998 396 22.0 18.0 0
1999 400 23.0 17.4 31.8
2000 378 26.5 14.3 37.3
2001 376 23.0 16.3 31.6
2002 389 22.6 17.2 30.9
2003 389 22.6 17.2 30.9
2004 364 27.8 13.1 29.9
2005 343 25.1 13.7 32.6
2006 349 23.1 15.1 30.1
2007 340 22.8 14.9 66.9
2008 344 21.5 16.0 62.4
2009 310 18.2 17.0 68.6
2010 535 18.2 29.4 81.7
2011 330 18.2 18.1 67
2012 342 17.2 19.8 67.8
2013 334 19.2 17.3 63.8
2014 313 18.5 16.9 67.4
2015 298 18.0 16.5 68.1
2016 306 21.0 14.5 70.9
2017 294 22.0 13.3 65
2018 336 21.5 15.6 73.8
2019 355 21.5 16.5 62.5
2020 324 22.5 14.4 71.6
2021 319 21.5 14.8 74
2022 341 20.9 16.2 60.7
2023 334 23.1 14.4 63.8

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 Vestaburg Community Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 411 n/a n/a n/a
1989 387 n/a n/a 0
1990 386 25.0 15.4 n/a
1991 403 n/a n/a n/a
1992 405 n/a n/a n/a
1993 415 n/a 0.0 0
1994 418 23.6 17.7 0
1995 444 23.5 18.9 0
1996 444 23.5 18.9 0
1997 382 23.0 16.6 0
1998 396 22.0 18.0 0
1999 400 23.0 17.4 31.8
2000 378 26.5 14.3 37.3
2001 376 23.0 16.3 31.6
2002 389 22.6 17.2 30.9
2003 389 22.6 17.2 30.9
2004 364 27.8 13.1 29.9
2005 343 25.1 13.7 32.6
2006 349 23.1 15.1 30.1
2007 340 22.8 14.9 66.9
2008 344 21.5 16.0 62.4
2009 310 18.2 17.0 68.6
2010 535 18.2 29.4 81.7
2011 330 18.2 18.1 67
2012 342 17.2 19.8 67.8
2013 334 19.2 17.3 63.8
2014 313 18.5 16.9 67.4
2015 298 18.0 16.5 68.1
2016 306 21.0 14.5 70.9
2017 294 22.0 13.3 65
2018 336 21.5 15.6 73.8
2019 355 21.5 16.5 62.5
2020 324 22.5 14.4 71.6
2021 319 21.5 14.8 74
2022 341 20.9 16.2 60.7
2023 334 23.1 14.4 63.8

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 Vestaburg Community Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,002 (10.6%) $8,440 (89.4%) $9,442
2020 $861 (7.6%) $10,469 (92.4%) $11,330
2021 $1,672 (14.8%) $9,622 (85.2%) $11,294
2022 $1,534 (12.8%) $10,420 (87.2%) $11,954
2023 $3,057 (22.2%) $10,734 (77.8%) $13,790

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vestaburg Community Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 885th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 898th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vestaburg Community Elementary School)23.923.3
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vestaburg Community Schools)23.923.3
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Vestaburg Community Elementary School)32.651.2
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Vestaburg Community Schools)32.651.2
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vestaburg Community Elementary School)31.341.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vestaburg Community Schools)31.341.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Vestaburg Community Elementary School)56.350
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Vestaburg Community Schools)56.350
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vestaburg Community Elementary School)28.229.5
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vestaburg Community Schools)28.229.5
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Vestaburg Community Elementary School)28.934.1
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Vestaburg Community Schools)28.934.1
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Vestaburg Community Elementary School)15.415.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Vestaburg Community Schools)15.415.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vestaburg Community Elementary School)44.112.1
 32%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Vestaburg Community Schools)44.112.1
 32%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Vestaburg Community Elementary School)3912.1
 26.9%
   6th Grade Math (Vestaburg Community Schools)3912.1
 26.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students355334
 5.9%
African American12
 100%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian00
Hispanic1212
Pacific Islander00
White334311
 6.9%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.5%63.8%
 1.2%


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Vestaburg Community Elementary School ranks 910th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Vestaburg Community Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Vestaburg Community High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 334 students attended Vestaburg Community Elementary School.

Students at Vestaburg Community Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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