Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

Summary:

Whitehall Ealy Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Whitehall, Michigan, with a student population of 401. The school is part of the Whitehall District Schools, which is ranked 230 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitehall Ealy Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in M-Step test scores, with 65.1% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 39.6%, and 58.2% proficient in Math compared to the state average of 43.4%. The school has maintained a 3-star or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 30% of Michigan elementary schools. Additionally, the school's Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students have performed exceptionally well, with the Hispanic students ranking 50th out of 201 Michigan elementary schools and the low-income students ranking 292nd out of 1,381.

While Whitehall Ealy Elementary School has a predominantly White student population, it has a higher percentage of Hispanic and multiracial students compared to nearby schools like Holton Elementary School and Pennsylvania Elementary School. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.2% in 2018-2019 to 35.2% in 2020-2021, which is an area of concern that the school and district should address. Overall, Whitehall Ealy Elementary School is a strong-performing school that consistently outpaces the state average in academic achievement and supports the success of various student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 425 E Sophia St
       Whitehall, MI  49461-1348


(231) 893-1040

District: Whitehall District Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
512th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,028 Help


Students who attend Whitehall Ealy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Whitehall Middle School
High:    Whitehall Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.3%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Compare Details Whitehall Ealy Elementary School ranks better than 65.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.03. (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 (86.3%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitehall Ealy Elementary School is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Whitehall Ealy Elementary School employs 28.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitehall Ealy Elementary School is $15,028.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitehall Ealy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitehall Ealy Elementary School 512th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Whitehall Ealy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Whitehall District Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitehall District Schools 230th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.39 427th 1545 72.4%
2007 74.68 314th 1565 79.9%
2008 72.88 398th 1577 74.8%
2009 68.11 574th 1589 63.9%
2010 69.26 547th 1552 64.8%
2011 61.27 745th 1552 52.0%
2012 51.11 813th 1566 48.1%
2013 55.08 746th 1563 52.3%
2014 54.36 750th 1533 51.1%
2015 69.97 446th 1580 71.8%
2016 67.18 458th 1548 70.4%
2017 52.37 645th 1466 56.0%
2018 60.72 602nd 1448 58.4%
2019 67.84 400th 1408 71.6%
2021 57.98 412th 1153 64.3%
2022 66.70 385th 1344 71.4%
2023 63.10 505th 1470 65.6%
2024 63.03 512th 1486 65.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.78 219th 403 45.7%
2023 53.00 78th 195 60.0%
2024 55.41 86th 225 61.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.74 570th 1397 59.2%
2019 77.96 134th 1134 88.2%
2021 71.73 136th 749 81.8%
2022 64.95 304th 1099 72.3%
2023 70.76 271st 1350 79.9%
2024 70.67 292nd 1381 78.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.46 709th 1443 50.9%
2019 65.70 352nd 1171 69.9%
2021 54.00 366th 902 59.4%
2022 57.92 414th 1106 62.6%
2023 63.34 410th 1321 69.0%
2024 61.91 435th 1342 67.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.85 502nd 1446 65.3%
2019 67.84 335th 1196 72.0%
2021 54.55 375th 915 59.0%
2022 63.78 366th 1139 67.9%
2023 55.40 554th 1334 58.5%
2024 55.16 563rd 1347 58.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.40 41st 188 78.2%
2024 66.26 50th 201 75.1%
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Rank History for White students at Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.38 596th 1253 52.4%
2019 64.63 359th 1128 68.2%
2021 56.73 390th 1005 61.2%
2022 62.80 372nd 1102 66.2%
2023 55.59 499th 1198 58.3%
2024 53.90 531st 1204 55.9%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Open Quote I like Whitehall district schools in general, but this is my daughters first year at Ealy and I've had nothing but problems with there office not contacting me when my daughter gets hurt or when she is sick! Also I've continually had problems with my daughter being sick all the time now, when we lived in our previous school district, she was never sick! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 633 58 3 13 5 n/a n/a 0 712
1989 663 54 2 10 5 n/a n/a 0 734
1990 690 52 3 12 6 n/a n/a 0 763
1991 711 60 1 13 9 n/a n/a 0 794
1992 699 51 1 11 14 n/a n/a 0 776
1993 708 49 3 11 20 n/a n/a 0 791
1994 691 51 7 7 17 n/a n/a 0 773
1995 433 27 2 6 12 n/a n/a 0 480
1996 433 27 2 6 12 n/a n/a 0 480
1997 408 26 3 5 9 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 404 24 2 8 6 n/a n/a 0 444
1999 415 26 3 7 4 n/a n/a 0 455
2000 444 22 3 3 6 n/a n/a 0 478
2001 451 26 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 432 55 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 501
2003 432 55 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 501
2004 431 53 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 425 27 6 15 3 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 428 24 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2007 461 20 2 11 3 n/a n/a 0 497
2008 462 15 6 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 493
2009 444 20 3 18 3 n/a n/a 0 488
2010 405 21 4 21 4 n/a n/a 2 457
2011 409 28 5 12 3 0 0 0 457
2012 398 29 5 11 1 1 0 0 445
2013 406 28 6 8 5 1 0 0 454
2014 422 32 4 7 10 0 2 0 477
2015 412 26 6 8 8 0 2 0 462
2016 409 17 4 19 9 0 8 0 466
2017 406 16 4 19 6 0 9 0 460
2018 391 13 3 25 6 0 11 0 449
2019 374 15 3 27 3 0 14 0 436
2020 371 9 2 28 0 1 16 0 427
2021 352 10 0 25 1 1 17 0 406
2022 356 7 0 26 1 1 18 0 409
2023 346 5 0 28 2 0 20 0 401

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 Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 712 n/a n/a n/a
1989 734 n/a n/a 21.3
1990 763 42.0 18.1 19.1
1991 794 n/a n/a n/a
1992 776 n/a n/a 28.6
1993 791 n/a 0.0 0
1994 773 39.0 19.8 23.2
1995 480 25.8 18.6 33.1
1996 480 25.8 18.6 33.1
1997 451 25.0 18.0 32.4
1998 444 24.0 18.5 31.8
1999 455 26.0 17.5 30.5
2000 478 27.0 17.7 41.8
2001 489 27.0 18.1 34.2
2002 501 26.4 19.0 42.3
2003 501 26.4 19.0 42.3
2004 498 26.4 18.9 41.6
2005 476 28.4 16.8 35.3
2006 472 25.4 18.6 42.6
2007 497 24.0 20.7 37.4
2008 493 24.6 20.0 35.7
2009 488 25.4 19.2 37.7
2010 457 25.2 18.1 44
2011 457 24.1 18.9 42.9
2012 445 22.3 19.9 46.1
2013 454 22.8 19.9 45.2
2014 477 21.2 22.5 45.1
2015 462 25.0 18.4 43.1
2016 466 26.0 17.9 48.9
2017 460 24.2 19.0 47.2
2018 449 25.2 17.8 49.2
2019 436 24.2 18.0 46.1
2020 427 22.2 19.2 45.2
2021 406 25.7 15.7 57.1
2022 409 25.1 16.2 54
2023 401 28.5 14.0 56.4

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 Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 712 n/a n/a n/a
1989 734 n/a n/a 21.3
1990 763 42.0 18.1 19.1
1991 794 n/a n/a n/a
1992 776 n/a n/a 28.6
1993 791 n/a 0.0 0
1994 773 39.0 19.8 23.2
1995 480 25.8 18.6 33.1
1996 480 25.8 18.6 33.1
1997 451 25.0 18.0 32.4
1998 444 24.0 18.5 31.8
1999 455 26.0 17.5 30.5
2000 478 27.0 17.7 41.8
2001 489 27.0 18.1 34.2
2002 501 26.4 19.0 42.3
2003 501 26.4 19.0 42.3
2004 498 26.4 18.9 41.6
2005 476 28.4 16.8 35.3
2006 472 25.4 18.6 42.6
2007 497 24.0 20.7 37.4
2008 493 24.6 20.0 35.7
2009 488 25.4 19.2 37.7
2010 457 25.2 18.1 44
2011 457 24.1 18.9 42.9
2012 445 22.3 19.9 46.1
2013 454 22.8 19.9 45.2
2014 477 21.2 22.5 45.1
2015 462 25.0 18.4 43.1
2016 466 26.0 17.9 48.9
2017 460 24.2 19.0 47.2
2018 449 25.2 17.8 49.2
2019 436 24.2 18.0 46.1
2020 427 22.2 19.2 45.2
2021 406 25.7 15.7 57.1
2022 409 25.1 16.2 54
2023 401 28.5 14.0 56.4

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 Whitehall Ealy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $818 (9.0%) $8,223 (91.0%) $9,041
2020 $840 (8.9%) $8,582 (91.1%) $9,423
2021 $2,045 (18.1%) $9,242 (81.9%) $11,286
2022 $2,206 (18.1%) $9,953 (81.9%) $12,160
2023 $2,198 (14.6%) $12,830 (85.4%) $15,028

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitehall Ealy 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 400th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 505th of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall Ealy Elementary School)69.264.1
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall District Schools)69.264.1
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Whitehall Ealy Elementary School)70.961.8
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Whitehall District Schools)70.961.8
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall Ealy Elementary School)64.563.2
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall District Schools)64.563.2
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Whitehall Ealy Elementary School)5556
 1%
   4th Grade Math (Whitehall District Schools)5556
 1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall Ealy Elementary School)56.647.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitehall District Schools)56.647.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Whitehall Ealy Elementary School)40.731
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Whitehall District Schools)40.731
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Whitehall Ealy Elementary School)12.47.1
 5.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Whitehall District Schools)12.47.1
 5.3%
   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 Students436401
 8%
African American155
 66.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic2728
 3.7%
Pacific Islander00
White374346
 7.5%
Two or More Races1420
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%56.4%
 10.3%


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Students who attend Whitehall Ealy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitehall Middle School
High : Whitehall Senior High School

Whitehall Ealy Elementary School ranks 512th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Whitehall Ealy Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Whitehall Ealy Elementary School.


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