Whitmore Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Whitmore Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 371 students in grades K-6 in the Whitmore Lake Public School District, located in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. The school's student population is predominantly White (84.37%), with smaller percentages of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races.

Whitmore Lake Elementary School has seen fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 331 out of 1,470 Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 963 out of 1,448 in 2017-2018. Its School Digger rating has also varied, from 4 stars out of 5 in the most recent years to 2 stars in earlier years. The school has struggled to support its special education students, with this group consistently ranking in the bottom quartile. Additionally, Whitmore Lake Elementary has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.0% in 2020-2021 to 27.9% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hornung Elementary School in the Brighton Area Schools district and Wylie Elementary School in the Dexter Community School District, Whitmore Lake Elementary School generally performs in the middle to lower range, including on test scores and statewide rankings. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, at 46.63%, may be a contributing factor to its performance challenges, despite the school's increased per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1077 Barker Rd
       Whitmore Lake, MI  48189-9262


(734) 449-2051

District: Whitmore Lake Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
434th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,631 Help


Students who attend Whitmore Lake Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Whitmore Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Two or more races:
7.5%
Hispanic:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitmore Lake Elementary School ranks better than 70.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.45. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (84.4%), two or more races (7.5%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitmore Lake Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitmore Lake Elementary School is $18,631.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitmore Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitmore Lake Elementary School 434th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Whitmore Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Whitmore Lake Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitmore Lake Public School District 87th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitmore Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Whitmore Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.53 1057th 1545 31.6%
2007 52.59 944th 1565 39.7%
2008 68.39 545th 1577 65.4%
2009 61.06 779th 1589 51.0%
2010 67.75 603rd 1552 61.1%
2011 63.04 685th 1552 55.9%
2012 72.66 395th 1566 74.8%
2013 59.23 654th 1563 58.2%
2014 60.96 612th 1533 60.1%
2015 42.90 956th 1580 39.5%
2016 44.85 873rd 1548 43.6%
2017 35.70 938th 1466 36.0%
2018 38.43 962nd 1448 33.6%
2019 46.42 733rd 1408 47.9%
2021 46.60 563rd 1153 51.2%
2022 56.31 538th 1344 60.0%
2023 74.43 331st 1470 77.5%
2024 68.45 434th 1486 70.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitmore Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.28 288th 403 28.5%
2024 26.65 178th 225 20.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitmore Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.78 960th 1397 31.3%
2019 44.38 636th 1134 43.9%
2022 62.66 332nd 1099 69.8%
2023 51.06 604th 1350 55.3%
2024 56.23 527th 1381 61.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Whitmore Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.25 888th 1443 38.5%
2019 36.76 759th 1171 35.2%
2021 19.88 780th 902 13.5%
2022 48.20 546th 1106 50.6%
2023 64.41 395th 1321 70.1%
2024 60.76 452nd 1342 66.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Whitmore Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.42 979th 1446 32.3%
2019 47.86 612th 1196 48.8%
2021 46.22 461st 915 49.6%
2022 66.98 326th 1139 71.4%
2023 73.00 304th 1334 77.2%
2024 62.36 459th 1347 65.9%
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Rank History for White students at Whitmore Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.06 949th 1253 24.3%
2019 38.85 704th 1128 37.6%
2021 41.13 585th 1005 41.8%
2022 45.44 599th 1102 45.6%
2023 64.42 382nd 1198 68.1%
2024 60.07 455th 1204 62.2%
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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.

Whitmore Lake Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, September 26, 2010

Open Quote I am a parent with 2 children in Whitmore Lake. I drive them to school under school of choice because of my children's dismal experiences in Ann Arbor Public Schools. I find the teachers to be caring and the curriculum to be well delivered. They truly live up to their promise of "Exceptional, personalized education." Close Quote



Enrollment information for Whitmore Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 570 7 4 6 4 n/a n/a 0 591
1994 585 7 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 604
1995 575 7 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1996 575 7 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1997 542 5 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 565
1998 527 8 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1999 497 7 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 520 12 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2001 541 2 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 549
2002 633 7 3 7 7 n/a n/a 0 657
2003 633 7 3 7 7 n/a n/a 0 657
2004 634 7 1 3 8 n/a n/a 0 653
2005 614 6 5 7 7 n/a n/a 0 639
2006 477 1 4 4 6 n/a n/a 6 498
2007 489 7 2 4 6 n/a n/a 11 519
2008 425 4 n/a 6 7 n/a n/a 9 451
2009 463 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2010 448 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 2 455
2011 406 2 0 3 2 0 11 0 424
2012 358 8 1 3 2 0 12 0 384
2013 338 2 1 10 2 0 15 0 368
2014 386 5 1 15 6 0 25 0 438
2015 414 5 1 17 5 0 23 0 465
2016 355 2 0 22 5 0 32 0 416
2017 339 1 0 26 3 0 30 0 399
2018 298 0 1 23 2 0 30 0 354
2019 311 1 0 9 2 0 29 0 352
2020 294 4 0 15 3 0 24 0 340
2021 313 3 0 15 2 0 19 0 352
2022 288 8 2 12 2 0 23 0 335
2023 313 11 0 19 0 0 28 0 371

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 Whitmore Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 591 n/a 0.0 20.6
1994 604 23.0 26.3 12.4
1995 602 28.5 21.1 17.3
1996 602 28.5 21.1 17.3
1997 565 27.0 20.9 16.1
1998 544 27.0 20.1 14.7
1999 509 27.0 18.9 13.4
2000 539 36.5 14.8 19.1
2001 549 24.0 22.9 19.7
2002 657 32.1 20.5 22.8
2003 657 32.1 20.5 22.8
2004 653 29.5 22.1 20.1
2005 639 32.2 19.8 25.2
2006 498 34.5 14.4 32.5
2007 519 29.4 17.7 28.3
2008 451 25.3 17.8 30.5
2009 470 25.6 18.4 37.7
2010 455 24.1 18.8 39.3
2011 424 21.5 19.7 35.8
2012 384 21.6 17.7 40.6
2013 368 21.5 17.1 44
2014 438 26.0 16.8 46.3
2015 465 27.0 17.2 42.6
2016 416 27.0 15.4 41.8
2017 399 25.4 15.6 42.1
2018 354 25.2 14.0 45.5
2019 352 23.0 15.3 46
2020 340 22.8 14.8 44.7
2021 352 24.3 14.4 45.5
2022 335 26.8 12.5 43.6
2023 371 29.0 12.7 46.6

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 Whitmore Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 591 n/a 0.0 20.6
1994 604 23.0 26.3 12.4
1995 602 28.5 21.1 17.3
1996 602 28.5 21.1 17.3
1997 565 27.0 20.9 16.1
1998 544 27.0 20.1 14.7
1999 509 27.0 18.9 13.4
2000 539 36.5 14.8 19.1
2001 549 24.0 22.9 19.7
2002 657 32.1 20.5 22.8
2003 657 32.1 20.5 22.8
2004 653 29.5 22.1 20.1
2005 639 32.2 19.8 25.2
2006 498 34.5 14.4 32.5
2007 519 29.4 17.7 28.3
2008 451 25.3 17.8 30.5
2009 470 25.6 18.4 37.7
2010 455 24.1 18.8 39.3
2011 424 21.5 19.7 35.8
2012 384 21.6 17.7 40.6
2013 368 21.5 17.1 44
2014 438 26.0 16.8 46.3
2015 465 27.0 17.2 42.6
2016 416 27.0 15.4 41.8
2017 399 25.4 15.6 42.1
2018 354 25.2 14.0 45.5
2019 352 23.0 15.3 46
2020 340 22.8 14.8 44.7
2021 352 24.3 14.4 45.5
2022 335 26.8 12.5 43.6
2023 371 29.0 12.7 46.6

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 Whitmore Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $928 (7.1%) $12,167 (92.9%) $13,095
2020 $934 (6.9%) $12,572 (93.1%) $13,506
2021 $1,790 (13.2%) $11,727 (86.8%) $13,517
2022 $2,619 (16.4%) $13,388 (83.6%) $16,007
2023 $2,237 (12.0%) $16,394 (88.0%) $18,631

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitmore Lake 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 733rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 331st of 1470 Elementary schools
 29.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitmore Lake Elementary School)40.972.5
 31.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitmore Lake Public School District)40.972.5
 31.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Whitmore Lake Elementary School)61.475
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Whitmore Lake Public School District)61.475
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitmore Lake Elementary School)43.266.7
 23.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitmore Lake Public School District)43.266.7
 23.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Whitmore Lake Elementary School)47.745.8
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Whitmore Lake Public School District)47.745.8
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitmore Lake Elementary School)39.663.5
 23.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitmore Lake Public School District)39.663.5
 23.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Whitmore Lake Elementary School)28.338.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Whitmore Lake Public School District)28.338.5
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Whitmore Lake Elementary School)26.436.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Whitmore Lake Public School District)26.436.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Whitmore Lake Elementary School)28.936.2
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Whitmore Lake Public School District)28.936.2
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Whitmore Lake Elementary School)33.325.5
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (Whitmore Lake Public School District)33.325.5
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students352371
 5.4%
African American111
 1000%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic919
 111.1%
Pacific Islander00
White311313
 0.6%
Two or More Races2928
 3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46%46.6%
 0.6%


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High : Whitmore Lake High School

Whitmore Lake Elementary School ranks 434th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended Whitmore Lake Elementary School.

Students at Whitmore Lake Elementary School are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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