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Commerce Elementary School

Summary:

Commerce Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district, located in Commerce Township, Michigan. The school has a student population of 561 and has consistently ranked highly among Michigan elementary schools, with a current ranking of 203 out of 1,486 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Commerce Elementary School consistently outperforms the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district and the state of Michigan in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77.5% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57.6% for the district and 43.3% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student body compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (4.46%) and Asian (3.03%) students. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.7% in 2018-2019 to 14.0% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern that the school may need to address.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district, Oakley Park Elementary School generally outperforms Commerce Elementary School in academic proficiency, particularly in Math. However, Commerce Elementary School's performance on various subgroups, such as female students, male students, and white students, is generally strong, with rankings in the top 25-30% of Michigan elementary schools. The higher spending per student at Commerce Elementary School compared to the state average may indicate a focus on providing additional resources and support for students, which could contribute to the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 520 Farr St
       Commerce Township, MI  48382-2956

(248) 956-3900

District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,737 Help


Students who attend Commerce Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Clifford H Smart Middle School
High:    Walled Lake Northern High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Two or more races:
4.6%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Commerce Elementary School ranks better than 86.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.2. (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 Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Commerce Elementary School is 17.1. 9 elementary schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Commerce Elementary School is $12,737, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Commerce Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Commerce Elementary School 203rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Commerce Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Walled Lake Consolidated Schools 95th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Commerce Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Commerce Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.39 33rd 1545 97.9%
2007 87.45 32nd 1565 98.0%
2008 88.20 24th 1577 98.5%
2009 87.19 36th 1589 97.7%
2010 81.94 87th 1552 94.4%
2011 86.13 23rd 1552 98.5%
2012 91.71 61st 1566 96.1%
2013 95.41 18th 1563 98.8%
2014 94.03 31st 1533 98.0%
2015 92.15 70th 1580 95.6%
2016 90.01 100th 1548 93.5%
2017 93.81 38th 1466 97.4%
2018 91.57 81st 1448 94.4%
2019 95.07 35th 1408 97.5%
2021 85.34 125th 1153 89.2%
2022 87.09 132nd 1344 90.2%
2023 83.69 198th 1470 86.5%
2024 84.20 203rd 1486 86.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Commerce Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.81 65th 195 66.7%
2024 48.17 109th 225 51.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Commerce Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.44 142nd 1397 89.8%
2019 71.71 213th 1134 81.2%
2021 71.46 143rd 749 80.9%
2022 80.54 103rd 1099 90.6%
2023 83.56 117th 1350 91.3%
2024 62.48 423rd 1381 69.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Commerce Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.32 112th 1443 92.2%
2019 95.02 20th 1171 98.3%
2021 79.06 133rd 902 85.3%
2022 81.63 142nd 1106 87.2%
2023 71.86 284th 1321 78.5%
2024 82.72 171st 1342 87.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Commerce Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.37 99th 1446 93.2%
2019 91.47 57th 1196 95.2%
2021 82.46 104th 915 88.6%
2022 85.44 118th 1139 89.6%
2023 88.18 101st 1334 92.4%
2024 78.37 226th 1347 83.2%
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Rank History for White students at Commerce Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.50 101st 1253 91.9%
2019 92.36 45th 1128 96.0%
2021 79.07 156th 1005 84.5%
2022 82.13 150th 1102 86.4%
2023 77.17 227th 1198 81.1%
2024 73.57 277th 1204 77.0%
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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 Commerce Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 413 0 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 420
1989 413 0 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 419
1990 418 1 3 2 6 n/a n/a 0 430
1991 441 1 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 449
1992 527 0 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 534
1993 496 0 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 505
1994 503 0 2 1 6 n/a n/a 0 512
1995 559 0 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 559 0 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 580 3 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 615 3 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 625
1999 456 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 501 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 518 6 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 534 11 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2003 534 11 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2004 537 12 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2005 563 9 11 4 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 554 7 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2007 576 7 8 0 4 n/a n/a 0 595
2008 575 3 7 5 n/a n/a n/a 1 591
2009 537 10 6 10 1 n/a n/a 1 565
2010 527 12 8 11 2 n/a n/a 2 562
2011 497 14 10 10 4 0 1 0 536
2012 508 9 11 14 2 0 5 0 549
2013 525 11 11 14 2 0 5 0 568
2014 523 13 10 22 2 0 9 0 579
2015 558 13 6 30 1 0 14 0 622
2016 563 12 5 29 0 0 15 0 624
2017 578 13 6 22 0 0 19 0 638
2018 582 14 7 24 0 0 19 0 646
2019 564 13 10 26 1 1 27 0 642
2020 548 12 9 29 1 1 26 0 626
2021 468 15 11 32 1 1 21 0 549
2022 445 10 11 30 0 1 22 0 519
2023 478 10 17 25 0 1 30 0 561
2024 468 9 15 22 0 1 25 0 540

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 Commerce Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 n/a n/a n/a
1989 419 n/a n/a 4.5
1990 430 32.0 13.4 10.5
1991 449 n/a n/a n/a
1992 534 n/a n/a 7.7
1993 505 n/a 0.0 11.7
1994 512 25.1 20.4 4.9
1995 568 28.0 20.3 2.5
1996 568 28.0 20.3 2.5
1997 589 30.0 19.6 3.6
1998 625 32.0 19.5 2.9
1999 463 26.0 17.8 5
2000 506 26.0 19.5 6.1
2001 531 29.5 18.0 5.8
2002 552 31.6 17.5 4.5
2003 552 31.6 17.5 4.5
2004 560 29.6 18.9 3.4
2005 588 28.6 20.6 5.3
2006 572 27.6 20.7 4.7
2007 595 30.1 19.8 3.2
2008 591 29.7 19.9 5.1
2009 565 28.0 20.2 8.2
2010 562 29.2 19.2 13
2011 536 26.0 20.6 13.8
2012 549 26.4 20.7 18.6
2013 568 25.0 22.6 18.5
2014 579 28.2 20.5 16.9
2015 622 29.0 21.4 15.3
2016 624 30.0 20.8 12.5
2017 638 29.6 21.5 10.2
2018 646 31.8 20.3 14.4
2019 642 31.4 20.4 14.5
2020 626 29.2 21.4 16
2021 549 29.4 18.6 18.8
2022 519 30.6 16.9 19.7
2023 561 30.1 18.6 22.6
2024 540 31.4 17.1 22

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 Commerce Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 n/a n/a n/a
1989 419 n/a n/a 4.5
1990 430 32.0 13.4 10.5
1991 449 n/a n/a n/a
1992 534 n/a n/a 7.7
1993 505 n/a 0.0 11.7
1994 512 25.1 20.4 4.9
1995 568 28.0 20.3 2.5
1996 568 28.0 20.3 2.5
1997 589 30.0 19.6 3.6
1998 625 32.0 19.5 2.9
1999 463 26.0 17.8 5
2000 506 26.0 19.5 6.1
2001 531 29.5 18.0 5.8
2002 552 31.6 17.5 4.5
2003 552 31.6 17.5 4.5
2004 560 29.6 18.9 3.4
2005 588 28.6 20.6 5.3
2006 572 27.6 20.7 4.7
2007 595 30.1 19.8 3.2
2008 591 29.7 19.9 5.1
2009 565 28.0 20.2 8.2
2010 562 29.2 19.2 13
2011 536 26.0 20.6 13.8
2012 549 26.4 20.7 18.6
2013 568 25.0 22.6 18.5
2014 579 28.2 20.5 16.9
2015 622 29.0 21.4 15.3
2016 624 30.0 20.8 12.5
2017 638 29.6 21.5 10.2
2018 646 31.8 20.3 14.4
2019 642 31.4 20.4 14.5
2020 626 29.2 21.4 16
2021 549 29.4 18.6 18.8
2022 519 30.6 16.9 19.7
2023 561 30.1 18.6 22.6
2024 540 31.4 17.1 22

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 Commerce Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $292 (3.0%) $9,474 (97.0%) $9,767
2020 $269 (2.6%) $10,039 (97.4%) $10,308
2021 $845 (7.7%) $10,158 (92.3%) $11,003
2022 $1,255 (10.7%) $10,524 (89.4%) $11,778
2023 $460 (3.6%) $12,278 (96.4%) $12,737

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Commerce 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 35th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 198th of 1470 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Commerce Elementary School)78.267.8
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)5751.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Commerce Elementary School)83.668.9
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)62.354.6
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Commerce Elementary School)68.565.9
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)53.955.8
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Commerce Elementary School)78.475.8
 2.6%
   4th Grade Math (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)59.256.9
 2.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Commerce Elementary School)76.860.6
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)60.858.2
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Commerce Elementary School)72.856.2
 16.6%
   5th Grade Math (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)59.153.1
 6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Commerce Elementary School)42.426.7
 15.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Walled Lake Consolidated Schools)32.729.3
 3.4%
   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 Students642561
 12.6%
African American1310
 23.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1017
 70%
Hispanic2625
 3.8%
Pacific Islander11
White564478
 15.2%
Two or More Races2730
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.5%22.6%
 8.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Commerce Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 540 students attended Commerce Elementary School.

Commerce Elementary School ranks 203rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Clifford H Smart Middle School
High : Walled Lake Northern High School

Students at Commerce Elementary School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% African American.


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