Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

Summary:

Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Flint, Michigan, serving 379 students in grades 2-6. The school is part of the Westwood Heights Schools district, which is ranked 608 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 85.49% African American, far exceeding the state average. The school has also struggled with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.2% to 60.4% over the past 5 years. Academically, the school's performance is very low, with only 10% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and just 7.4% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 39.6% and 33.4% respectively. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 5-10% of Michigan elementary schools over the past 8 years, maintaining a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While other nearby schools in the Flint area also struggle academically, Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary appears to be one of the lowest-performing. For example, Dye Elementary in the Carman-Ainsworth district outperforms Colonel Donald McMonagle across most metrics. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, including chronic absenteeism and resource constraints, will require a comprehensive and sustained effort to support the students and community.


Detail:

Public 2-6

 3484 N Jennings Rd
       Flint, MI  48504-1757


(810) 591-5145

District: Westwood Heights Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1457th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,983 Help


Students who attend Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hamady Middle School
High:    Hamady Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.5%
Hispanic:
6.6%
White:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.8% Help


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Compare Details Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School ranks worse than 98% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.31. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.06. (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: African American (85.5%), Hispanic (6.6%), White (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School is $16,983.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School 1457th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Westwood Heights Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Heights Schools 608th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.22 1337th 1545 13.5%
2007 42.20 1148th 1565 26.6%
2008 30.95 1315th 1577 16.6%
2009 22.79 1396th 1589 12.1%
2010 19.05 1409th 1552 9.2%
2011 22.22 1364th 1552 12.1%
2012 16.59 1400th 1566 10.6%
2013 15.59 1373rd 1563 12.2%
2014 14.51 1357th 1533 11.5%
2015 20.02 1293rd 1580 18.2%
2016 11.75 1369th 1548 11.6%
2017 12.99 1274th 1466 13.1%
2018 8.88 1383rd 1448 4.5%
2019 6.32 1341st 1408 4.8%
2022 4.78 1311th 1344 2.5%
2023 9.09 1344th 1470 8.6%
2024 5.31 1457th 1486 2.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.00 1286th 1397 7.9%
2019 10.57 1068th 1134 5.8%
2022 6.83 1067th 1099 2.9%
2023 13.23 1211th 1350 10.3%
2024 5.92 1364th 1381 1.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.92 1361st 1443 5.7%
2019 10.94 1093rd 1171 6.7%
2023 7.28 1264th 1321 4.3%
2024 4.93 1322nd 1342 1.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.33 1349th 1446 6.7%
2019 2.65 1194th 1196 0.2%
2023 7.10 1276th 1334 4.3%
2024 4.50 1333rd 1347 1.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.93 373rd 475 21.5%
2019 26.24 159th 212 25.0%
2022 15.22 142nd 158 10.1%
2023 22.70 266th 321 17.1%
2024 12.67 337th 348 3.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 27.98 726th 851 14.7%
2013 9.14 860th 919 6.4%
2014 26.06 717th 921 22.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 105 0 8 8 n/a n/a 0 390
1989 264 109 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 390
1990 267 112 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1991 226 130 0 10 28 n/a n/a 0 394
1992 191 118 0 12 22 n/a n/a 0 343
1993 188 124 1 9 22 n/a n/a 0 344
1994 183 133 1 9 16 n/a n/a 0 342
1995 164 156 1 11 16 n/a n/a 0 348
1996 164 156 1 11 16 n/a n/a 0 348
1997 164 186 1 11 14 n/a n/a 0 376
1998 143 190 2 11 13 n/a n/a 0 359
1999 157 215 0 8 8 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 148 181 0 9 8 n/a n/a 0 346
2001 124 205 3 12 11 n/a n/a 0 355
2002 113 317 2 9 26 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 113 317 2 9 26 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 95 303 0 9 24 n/a n/a 0 431
2005 75 280 0 4 12 n/a n/a 8 379
2006 73 174 0 1 1 n/a n/a 12 261
2007 64 173 0 3 0 n/a n/a 6 246
2008 122 319 2 7 4 n/a n/a 8 462
2009 116 305 2 6 5 n/a n/a 6 440
2010 125 334 2 8 6 n/a n/a 9 484
2011 92 263 1 12 2 0 8 0 378
2012 76 252 2 13 1 0 28 0 372
2013 80 280 0 14 1 0 22 0 397
2014 71 281 0 19 1 0 28 0 400
2015 51 301 0 17 1 0 24 0 394
2016 55 292 0 13 1 0 21 0 382
2017 52 327 0 14 0 0 20 0 413
2018 61 344 0 7 0 0 21 0 433
2019 66 383 0 9 0 0 21 0 479
2020 72 416 0 8 0 0 13 0 509
2021 54 430 0 13 0 0 17 0 514
2022 35 374 0 19 0 0 8 0 436
2023 22 324 0 25 0 0 8 0 379

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 Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 390 n/a n/a n/a
1989 390 n/a n/a 39.2
1990 393 21.0 18.7 43
1991 394 n/a n/a n/a
1992 343 n/a n/a 49
1993 344 n/a 0.0 54.1
1994 342 18.8 18.2 59.4
1995 348 17.6 19.8 55.5
1996 348 17.6 19.8 55.5
1997 376 19.0 19.8 63.3
1998 359 21.0 17.1 59.3
1999 388 21.0 18.5 59.5
2000 346 19.5 17.7 59.8
2001 355 19.5 18.2 62.8
2002 467 25.1 18.6 72.4
2003 467 25.1 18.6 72.4
2004 431 1.5 287.3 75.4
2005 379 4.0 94.8 79
2006 261 2.0 130.5 82.3
2007 246 13.5 18.2 51.3
2008 462 29.5 15.7 80.4
2009 440 29.2 15.1 83.6
2010 484 29.4 16.4 93.1
2011 378 26.0 14.5 95.2
2012 372 24.0 15.5 73.1
2013 397 25.1 15.7 90.7
2014 400 25.3 15.7 98
2015 394 26.0 15.1 95.4
2016 382 27.0 14.1 90.8
2017 413 28.0 14.7 91.8
2018 433 28.0 15.4 90.1
2019 479 25.3 18.9 95.6
2020 509 28.0 18.1 93.7
2021 514 29.0 17.7 94.2
2022 436 28.1 15.5 94.7
2023 379 24.5 15.4 96.8

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 Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 390 n/a n/a n/a
1989 390 n/a n/a 39.2
1990 393 21.0 18.7 43
1991 394 n/a n/a n/a
1992 343 n/a n/a 49
1993 344 n/a 0.0 54.1
1994 342 18.8 18.2 59.4
1995 348 17.6 19.8 55.5
1996 348 17.6 19.8 55.5
1997 376 19.0 19.8 63.3
1998 359 21.0 17.1 59.3
1999 388 21.0 18.5 59.5
2000 346 19.5 17.7 59.8
2001 355 19.5 18.2 62.8
2002 467 25.1 18.6 72.4
2003 467 25.1 18.6 72.4
2004 431 1.5 287.3 75.4
2005 379 4.0 94.8 79
2006 261 2.0 130.5 82.3
2007 246 13.5 18.2 51.3
2008 462 29.5 15.7 80.4
2009 440 29.2 15.1 83.6
2010 484 29.4 16.4 93.1
2011 378 26.0 14.5 95.2
2012 372 24.0 15.5 73.1
2013 397 25.1 15.7 90.7
2014 400 25.3 15.7 98
2015 394 26.0 15.1 95.4
2016 382 27.0 14.1 90.8
2017 413 28.0 14.7 91.8
2018 433 28.0 15.4 90.1
2019 479 25.3 18.9 95.6
2020 509 28.0 18.1 93.7
2021 514 29.0 17.7 94.2
2022 436 28.1 15.5 94.7
2023 379 24.5 15.4 96.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,383 (12.7%) $9,505 (87.3%) $10,888
2020 $1,545 (13.8%) $9,640 (86.2%) $11,185
2021 $1,940 (15.6%) $10,481 (84.4%) $12,420
2022 $3,698 (23.9%) $11,764 (76.1%) $15,461
2023 $3,054 (18.0%) $13,929 (82.0%) $16,983

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Colonel Donald McMonagle 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 1341st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1344th of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School)23.616.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Heights Schools)23.616.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School)21.812.2
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Westwood Heights Schools)21.812.2
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School)21.115.3
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Heights Schools)21.115.1
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School)8.320.8
 12.5%
   4th Grade Math (Westwood Heights Schools)8.320.8
 12.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School)15.314.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Heights Schools)15.313.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School)78.2
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Heights Schools)78.6
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students479379
 20.9%
African American383324
 15.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic925
 177.8%
Pacific Islander00
White6622
 66.7%
Two or More Races218
 61.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.6%96.8%
 1.2%


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Students at Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School are 85% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamady Middle School
High : Hamady Community High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School.

Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.0% of Michigan elementary schools.


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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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