Black Elementary School

Summary:

Black Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 421. The school is part of the Warren Consolidated Schools district, which is ranked 365 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Black Elementary School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.8%, significantly lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages, and a student population with a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged and minority students. While the school has a higher spending per student ($19,489) and a lower student-teacher ratio (15.7) compared to nearby schools, these additional resources have not translated into improved academic outcomes. In fact, the school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the years, from a ranking of 441 out of 1,580 Michigan elementary schools and a 4-star rating in 2014-2015 to a ranking of 787 out of 1,486 and a 2-star rating in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools, Black Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower across various subjects and grade levels. For example, its 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 22.5% in 2023-2024 is significantly lower than the district's 33.1% and the state's 39.6%. Additionally, while the school's African American students perform relatively well compared to other Michigan elementary schools, its White and English Language Learner students perform significantly worse. The school's challenges are likely exacerbated by its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 72.68% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 14100 Heritage Rd
       Sterling Heights, MI  48312-6535


(586) 825-2840

District: Warren Consolidated Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
787th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,489 Help


Students who attend Black Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Carleton Middle School
High:    Cousino Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.8%
African American:
23.3%
Asian:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Compare Details Black Elementary School ranks worse than 53% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Warren Consolidated Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.89. (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 Student population at Black Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), African American (23.3%), Asian (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Elementary School is 15.7, which is the 3rd best among 12 elementary schools in the Warren Consolidated Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Elementary School is $19,489, which is the 2nd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Warren Consolidated Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Elementary School 787th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Black Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Warren Consolidated Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren Consolidated Schools 365th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Black Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Black Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.68 324th 1545 79.0%
2007 76.58 276th 1565 82.4%
2008 74.54 350th 1577 77.8%
2009 59.57 810th 1589 49.0%
2010 72.94 415th 1552 73.3%
2011 78.66 231st 1552 85.1%
2012 70.68 430th 1566 72.5%
2013 64.32 548th 1563 64.9%
2014 56.57 705th 1533 54.0%
2015 70.29 441st 1580 72.1%
2016 53.57 731st 1548 52.8%
2017 59.96 505th 1466 65.6%
2018 50.56 785th 1448 45.8%
2019 45.84 741st 1408 47.4%
2021 12.27 1056th 1153 8.4%
2022 17.73 1107th 1344 17.6%
2023 37.01 895th 1470 39.1%
2024 43.89 787th 1486 47.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Black Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.37 138th 270 48.9%
2019 49.70 59th 117 49.6%
2022 41.41 58th 98 40.8%
2023 64.11 52nd 180 71.1%
2024 46.38 101st 184 45.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.17 633rd 1397 54.7%
2019 56.84 435th 1134 61.6%
2021 16.47 685th 749 8.5%
2022 23.99 876th 1099 20.3%
2023 44.66 724th 1350 46.4%
2024 56.01 529th 1381 61.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Black Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.58 785th 1443 45.6%
2019 37.60 743rd 1171 36.5%
2021 15.21 826th 902 8.4%
2022 10.98 1033rd 1106 6.6%
2023 35.68 831st 1321 37.1%
2024 45.85 683rd 1342 49.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Black Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.09 755th 1446 47.8%
2019 43.74 668th 1196 44.1%
2021 9.25 892nd 915 2.5%
2022 15.73 992nd 1139 12.9%
2023 35.37 844th 1334 36.7%
2024 33.63 882nd 1347 34.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Black Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.09 115th 475 75.8%
2023 53.27 111th 321 65.4%
2024 64.04 82nd 348 76.4%
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Rank History for White students at Black Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.26 763rd 1253 39.1%
2019 43.69 651st 1128 42.3%
2021 14.49 922nd 1005 8.3%
2022 14.62 994th 1102 9.8%
2023 32.34 833rd 1198 30.5%
2024 35.43 794th 1204 34.1%
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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.

Black Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Black Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 301 2 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 313
1989 304 0 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 313
1990 315 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1991 316 0 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1992 298 2 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1993 293 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1994 316 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1995 325 4 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1996 325 4 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1997 317 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1998 381 5 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1999 343 12 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2000 329 14 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2001 361 15 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 384
2002 358 62 14 5 5 n/a n/a 0 444
2003 358 62 14 5 5 n/a n/a 0 444
2004 328 64 21 6 4 n/a n/a 0 423
2005 341 61 22 5 3 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 316 49 19 3 1 n/a n/a 13 401
2007 310 37 29 3 1 n/a n/a 12 392
2008 311 52 31 2 n/a n/a n/a 16 412
2009 310 52 36 4 1 n/a n/a 10 413
2010 328 57 32 10 2 n/a n/a 2 431
2011 281 57 33 9 2 1 10 0 393
2012 260 73 32 11 2 0 20 0 398
2013 207 62 26 7 2 0 14 0 318
2014 189 68 21 13 0 0 15 0 306
2015 202 63 16 10 0 0 12 0 303
2016 292 78 33 6 0 0 15 0 424
2017 293 74 29 3 0 0 16 0 415
2018 330 87 37 6 2 0 21 0 483
2019 325 89 41 8 4 1 20 0 488
2020 303 91 39 6 1 1 18 0 459
2021 277 91 53 10 1 1 13 0 446
2022 269 88 55 9 1 1 21 0 444
2023 239 98 53 7 2 0 22 0 421

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 Black Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 n/a n/a n/a
1989 313 n/a n/a 2.2
1990 320 44.0 7.2 3.8
1991 325 n/a n/a n/a
1992 310 n/a n/a n/a
1993 299 n/a 0.0 6.7
1994 325 14.0 23.2 4.9
1995 339 17.6 19.3 7.7
1996 339 17.6 19.3 7.7
1997 329 17.0 19.4 7.3
1998 392 21.0 18.7 6.9
1999 359 21.0 17.1 8.6
2000 348 21.8 16.0 9.8
2001 384 21.6 17.8 7.8
2002 444 28.7 15.5 10.6
2003 444 28.7 15.5 10.6
2004 423 25.5 16.6 15.1
2005 432 28.3 15.3 16.9
2006 401 25.3 15.8 19.6
2007 392 23.4 16.8 15.5
2008 412 27.5 15.0 19.9
2009 413 22.7 18.2 22.3
2010 431 23.5 18.3 29.4
2011 393 23.1 17.0 34.1
2012 398 23.9 16.6 42.7
2013 318 20.6 15.4 45.3
2014 306 21.6 14.1 45.8
2015 303 18.0 16.8 44.6
2016 424 25.0 16.9 48.1
2017 415 26.1 15.9 49.2
2018 483 27.1 17.8 58
2019 488 30.1 16.2 62.9
2020 459 30.9 14.8 64.9
2021 446 28.7 15.5 72.2
2022 444 29.2 15.2 66.2
2023 421 26.7 15.7 72.7

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 Black Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 313 n/a n/a n/a
1989 313 n/a n/a 2.2
1990 320 44.0 7.2 3.8
1991 325 n/a n/a n/a
1992 310 n/a n/a n/a
1993 299 n/a 0.0 6.7
1994 325 14.0 23.2 4.9
1995 339 17.6 19.3 7.7
1996 339 17.6 19.3 7.7
1997 329 17.0 19.4 7.3
1998 392 21.0 18.7 6.9
1999 359 21.0 17.1 8.6
2000 348 21.8 16.0 9.8
2001 384 21.6 17.8 7.8
2002 444 28.7 15.5 10.6
2003 444 28.7 15.5 10.6
2004 423 25.5 16.6 15.1
2005 432 28.3 15.3 16.9
2006 401 25.3 15.8 19.6
2007 392 23.4 16.8 15.5
2008 412 27.5 15.0 19.9
2009 413 22.7 18.2 22.3
2010 431 23.5 18.3 29.4
2011 393 23.1 17.0 34.1
2012 398 23.9 16.6 42.7
2013 318 20.6 15.4 45.3
2014 306 21.6 14.1 45.8
2015 303 18.0 16.8 44.6
2016 424 25.0 16.9 48.1
2017 415 26.1 15.9 49.2
2018 483 27.1 17.8 58
2019 488 30.1 16.2 62.9
2020 459 30.9 14.8 64.9
2021 446 28.7 15.5 72.2
2022 444 29.2 15.2 66.2
2023 421 26.7 15.7 72.7

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 Black Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $928 (6.9%) $12,489 (93.1%) $13,417
2020 $1,092 (7.7%) $13,160 (92.3%) $14,252
2021 $1,990 (12.4%) $14,075 (87.6%) $16,065
2022 $3,446 (21.1%) $12,915 (78.9%) $16,360
2023 $3,595 (18.4%) $15,894 (81.6%) $19,489

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Black 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 741st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 895th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Black Elementary School)36.830.6
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Warren Consolidated Schools)39.237.2
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Black Elementary School)44.751
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Warren Consolidated Schools)44.742.3
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Black Elementary School)55.341.9
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Warren Consolidated Schools)4241
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Black Elementary School)43.454.8
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Warren Consolidated Schools)39.337.1
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Black Elementary School)51.339.1
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Warren Consolidated Schools)47.842.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Black Elementary School)36.315.6
 20.7%
   5th Grade Math (Warren Consolidated Schools)33.828.7
 5.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Black Elementary School)12.56.3
 6.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Warren Consolidated Schools)13.211.1
 2.1%
   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 Students488421
 13.7%
African American8998
 10.1%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian4153
 29.3%
Hispanic87
 12.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White325239
 26.5%
Two or More Races2022
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%72.7%
 9.8%


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Black Elementary School ranks 787th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Black Elementary School.

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

Middle : Carleton Middle School
High : Cousino Senior High School

Students at Black Elementary School are 57% White, 23% African American, 13% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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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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