Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school located in White Pigeon, Michigan, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 347 students. The school is part of the White Pigeon Community Schools district, which is ranked 504 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School faces several significant challenges. The school has a much higher percentage of white students (91.64%) compared to nearby schools like Eastwood School and Ruth Hoppin School, which have more diverse student populations. Central Elementary also experiences high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.5% to 44.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than nearby schools. Academically, the school's M-Step test scores are consistently lower than state and nearby school averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math around 20-30% compared to state averages of 39.6% and 43.4%, respectively.

The challenges at Central Elementary School may be linked to its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 54.18% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the school's declining academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates. While Central Elementary faces significant hurdles, the data suggests there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions, increased resources, and collaboration with the surrounding schools and community.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 305 E Hotchin Ave
       White Pigeon, MI  49099-9709


(269) 483-7107

District: White Pigeon Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1085th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,805 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

High:    White Pigeon JrSr High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 73% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Central 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 2009 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.19. (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 (90.4%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $12,805.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 1085th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White Pigeon Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks White Pigeon Community Schools 504th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.14 897th 1545 41.9%
2007 55.85 860th 1565 45.0%
2008 54.31 930th 1577 41.0%
2009 63.88 699th 1589 56.0%
2010 55.25 962nd 1552 38.0%
2011 52.68 947th 1552 39.0%
2012 42.65 1008th 1566 35.6%
2013 34.60 1119th 1563 28.4%
2014 48.15 862nd 1533 43.8%
2015 36.29 1067th 1580 32.5%
2016 33.40 1058th 1548 31.7%
2017 22.60 1123rd 1466 23.4%
2018 31.03 1064th 1448 26.5%
2019 24.02 1065th 1408 24.4%
2021 15.50 1010th 1153 12.4%
2022 17.17 1116th 1344 17.0%
2023 20.67 1136th 1470 22.7%
2024 25.63 1085th 1486 27.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.13 1108th 1397 20.7%
2019 28.99 856th 1134 24.5%
2021 20.18 661st 749 11.7%
2022 42.01 620th 1099 43.6%
2023 21.64 1090th 1350 19.3%
2024 25.06 1079th 1381 21.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.20 1003rd 1443 30.5%
2019 19.08 987th 1171 15.7%
2021 10.32 861st 902 4.5%
2022 21.23 912th 1106 17.5%
2023 18.72 1084th 1321 17.9%
2024 15.21 1165th 1342 13.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.48 1075th 1446 25.7%
2019 20.84 989th 1196 17.3%
2021 29.59 672nd 915 26.6%
2022 22.88 885th 1139 22.3%
2023 16.20 1124th 1334 15.7%
2024 27.14 967th 1347 28.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.03 1080th 1253 13.8%
2019 15.78 1017th 1128 9.8%
2021 15.49 909th 1005 9.6%
2022 10.35 1046th 1102 5.1%
2023 12.25 1103rd 1198 7.9%
2024 14.53 1077th 1204 10.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.04 559th 806 30.6%
2007 65.94 323rd 823 60.8%
2008 68.54 286th 839 65.9%
2009 68.19 316th 847 62.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 465 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1989 463 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1990 430 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1991 449 2 3 0 1 n/a n/a 16 471
1992 471 4 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1993 447 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1994 444 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 399 3 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 409
1996 399 3 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 409
1997 372 3 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 383
1998 377 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 369 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2000 364 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2001 393 3 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2002 355 2 2 10 0 n/a n/a 1 370
2003 355 2 2 10 0 n/a n/a 1 370
2004 458 4 5 15 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2005 410 8 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2006 400 4 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2007 433 2 3 13 0 n/a n/a 6 457
2008 412 n/a 3 10 n/a n/a n/a 5 430
2009 435 0 4 10 1 n/a n/a 5 455
2010 361 1 3 13 2 n/a n/a 5 385
2011 323 0 3 20 1 0 4 0 351
2012 317 0 2 16 1 0 10 0 346
2013 321 0 2 30 1 0 13 0 367
2014 300 1 2 27 4 0 13 0 347
2015 302 0 0 28 2 0 15 0 347
2016 285 0 0 37 0 0 19 0 341
2017 302 0 0 29 0 0 23 0 354
2018 308 1 1 24 0 0 28 0 362
2019 309 0 0 25 0 0 22 0 356
2020 320 1 0 25 1 0 17 0 364
2021 285 1 0 23 1 0 20 0 330
2022 292 1 2 25 1 0 17 0 338
2023 318 0 0 12 0 0 17 0 347
2024 321 0 0 20 0 0 14 0 355

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 468 n/a n/a n/a
1989 465 n/a n/a 17.2
1990 436 26.0 16.7 18.1
1991 471 n/a n/a n/a
1992 478 n/a n/a n/a
1993 453 n/a 0.0 27.6
1994 453 23.8 19.0 24.7
1995 409 26.5 15.4 25.4
1996 409 26.5 15.4 25.4
1997 383 24.0 16.0 30
1998 380 23.0 16.5 28.4
1999 373 23.0 16.2 33
2000 372 22.6 16.5 43.3
2001 402 22.7 17.7 44.3
2002 370 22.0 16.8 48
2003 370 22.0 16.8 48
2004 483 27.9 17.3 52.4
2005 441 25.6 17.2 53.7
2006 422 25.6 16.5 55.2
2007 457 26.6 17.2 54.8
2008 430 25.4 16.9 61.6
2009 455 26.1 17.4 68.9
2010 385 21.4 17.9 70.8
2011 351 20.3 17.2 72.9
2012 346 18.1 19.0 70.8
2013 367 19.5 18.7 71.7
2014 347 21.0 16.5 70.9
2015 347 18.0 19.2 71.5
2016 341 20.0 17.0 72.4
2017 354 19.0 18.6 66.7
2018 362 22.0 16.4 63.3
2019 356 22.0 16.1 63.8
2020 364 22.0 16.5 68.1
2021 330 20.0 16.5 72.4
2022 338 19.0 17.7 49.7
2023 347 20.0 17.3 54.2
2024 355 21.5 16.5 52.7

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 468 n/a n/a n/a
1989 465 n/a n/a 17.2
1990 436 26.0 16.7 18.1
1991 471 n/a n/a n/a
1992 478 n/a n/a n/a
1993 453 n/a 0.0 27.6
1994 453 23.8 19.0 24.7
1995 409 26.5 15.4 25.4
1996 409 26.5 15.4 25.4
1997 383 24.0 16.0 30
1998 380 23.0 16.5 28.4
1999 373 23.0 16.2 33
2000 372 22.6 16.5 43.3
2001 402 22.7 17.7 44.3
2002 370 22.0 16.8 48
2003 370 22.0 16.8 48
2004 483 27.9 17.3 52.4
2005 441 25.6 17.2 53.7
2006 422 25.6 16.5 55.2
2007 457 26.6 17.2 54.8
2008 430 25.4 16.9 61.6
2009 455 26.1 17.4 68.9
2010 385 21.4 17.9 70.8
2011 351 20.3 17.2 72.9
2012 346 18.1 19.0 70.8
2013 367 19.5 18.7 71.7
2014 347 21.0 16.5 70.9
2015 347 18.0 19.2 71.5
2016 341 20.0 17.0 72.4
2017 354 19.0 18.6 66.7
2018 362 22.0 16.4 63.3
2019 356 22.0 16.1 63.8
2020 364 22.0 16.5 68.1
2021 330 20.0 16.5 72.4
2022 338 19.0 17.7 49.7
2023 347 20.0 17.3 54.2
2024 355 21.5 16.5 52.7

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 Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,454 (14.7%) $8,466 (85.3%) $9,920
2020 $1,345 (13.2%) $8,864 (86.8%) $10,209
2021 $2,570 (20.9%) $9,709 (79.1%) $12,279
2022 $1,427 (12.7%) $9,844 (87.3%) $11,270
2023 $1,833 (14.3%) $10,972 (85.7%) $12,805

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central 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 1065th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1136th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)22.422.4
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (White Pigeon Community Schools)22.422.4
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Central Elementary School)29.322.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (White Pigeon Community Schools)29.322.1
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)42.438.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (White Pigeon Community Schools)42.438.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)36.438.3
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (White Pigeon Community Schools)36.438.3
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)29.819
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (White Pigeon Community Schools)29.819
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)21.113.8
 7.3%
   5th Grade Math (White Pigeon Community Schools)21.113.8
 7.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students356347
 2.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2512
 52%
Pacific Islander00
White309318
 2.9%
Two or More Races2217
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.8%54.2%
 9.6%


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Students at Central Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Central Elementary School ranks 1085th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 355 students attended Central Elementary School.

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

High : White Pigeon JrSr High 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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