Is Wolverine Elementary School a good school?

Wolverine Elementary School ranks 749 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wolverine Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 121 students attended Wolverine Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Wolverine Elementary School?

Students at Wolverine Elementary School are 88% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Wolverine Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wolverine Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Wolverine MiddleHigh School

Wolverine Elementary School

Summary:

Wolverine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wolverine, Michigan, serving 121 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Wolverine Community School District, which is ranked 359 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wolverine Elementary School faces several significant challenges. The school has a much higher percentage of white students (87.6%) compared to the state average, and it has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.9% in 2019-2020 to 38.7% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's performance on M-Step tests is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades all lagging behind. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 89.26% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Wolverine Elementary School's performance has declined over the years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 708 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 749 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as white students and low-socioeconomic status students, is particularly concerning, ranking in the bottom 15% and 35% of Michigan elementary schools, respectively. Compared to nearby schools like Lincoln School, Sheridan School, and Central Elementary School, which are part of the higher-performing Public Schools of Petoskey district, Wolverine Elementary School's performance lags significantly.

Detail:

Public K-6

5993 W Sholes St
Wolverine, MI 49799-9549

(231) 525-8201

District: Wolverine Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
749^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,213

Students who attend Wolverine Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wolverine MiddleHigh School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 121

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Two or more races:

8.3%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wolverine Elementary School ranks worse than 50.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.24. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), two or more races (8.3%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wolverine Elementary School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Wolverine Elementary School employs 7.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wolverine Elementary School is $15,213.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wolverine Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wolverine Elementary School 749^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Wolverine Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Wolverine Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wolverine Community School District 359^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wolverine Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wolverine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	50.37	962^nd	1545	37.7%
2007	46.87	1060^th	1565	32.3%
2008	42.36	1170^th	1577	25.8%
2009	42.13	1193^rd	1589	24.9%
2010	36.00	1255^th	1552	19.1%
2011	30.34	1289^th	1552	16.9%
2012	22.01	1326^th	1566	15.3%
2013	22.77	1278^th	1563	18.2%
2014	56.49	708^th	1533	53.8%
2015	30.01	1158^th	1580	26.7%
2016	34.93	1038^th	1548	32.9%
2017	37.60	909^th	1466	38.0%
2018	28.98	1092^nd	1448	24.6%
2019	23.87	1067^th	1408	24.2%
2023	33.14	948^th	1470	35.5%
2024	46.24	749^th	1486	49.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wolverine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	41.27	869^th	1397	37.8%
2019	34.53	791^st	1134	30.2%
2023	45.38	711^th	1350	47.3%
2024	34.94	908^th	1381	34.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Wolverine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.14	968^th	1443	32.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Wolverine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.76	1072^nd	1446	25.9%

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Rank History for White students at Wolverine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	15.57	1132^nd	1253	9.7%
2023	17.64	1031^st	1198	13.9%
2024	20.90	1001^st	1204	16.9%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wolverine Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	155	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	158
1989	189	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	192
1990	207	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	211
1991	195	1	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	200
1992	197	1	2	1	7	n/a	n/a	208
1993	204	1	2	1	9	n/a	n/a	217
1994	270	1	2	0	9	n/a	n/a	282
1995	292	2	3	0	5	n/a	n/a	302
1996	292	2	3	0	5	n/a	n/a	302
1997	251	2	3	0	9	n/a	n/a	265
1998	249	2	2	3	5	n/a	n/a	261
1999	177	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	181
2000	181	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	185
2001	171	1	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	176
2002	182	0	3	0	5	n/a	n/a	190
2003	182	0	3	0	5	n/a	n/a	190
2004	183	1	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	189
2005	190	1	1	0	7	n/a	n/a	199
2006	176	0	1	0	7	n/a	n/a	184
2007	195	0	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	202
2008	182	n/a	2	n/a	8	n/a	n/a	192
2009	164	2	4	2	6	n/a	n/a	178
2010	165	1	3	4	7	n/a	n/a	180
2011	172	1	1	2	5	0	0	181
2012	172	0	1	0	6	1	1	181
2013	159	0	0	0	6	0	3	168
2014	153	1	0	2	9	0	4	169
2015	138	1	1	3	10	0	7	160
2016	124	3	1	2	8	0	8	146
2017	133	3	4	2	6	0	9	157
2018	127	3	3	2	5	2	8	150
2019	115	4	4	3	5	2	10	143
2020	108	4	3	2	3	2	9	131
2021	90	2	1	3	1	1	10	108
2022	102	0	1	5	0	1	9	118
2023	106	0	0	4	1	0	10	121

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 Wolverine Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	158	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	192	n/a	n/a	45.8
1990	211	10.0	21.1	48.3
1991	200	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	208	n/a	n/a	14.4
1993	217	n/a	0.0	64.5
1994	282	13.5	20.9	32.3
1995	302	19.1	15.8	48.7
1996	302	19.1	15.8	48.7
1997	265	15.0	17.7	40
1998	261	15.0	17.4	49.8
1999	181	14.0	12.9	49.2
2000	185	15.2	12.2	58.4
2001	176	14.3	12.3	52.3
2002	190	14.0	13.6	63.7
2003	190	14.0	13.6	63.7
2004	189	16.0	11.8	64
2005	199	15.4	12.9	64.8
2006	184	15.8	11.6	66.3
2007	202	15.2	13.3	65.8
2008	192	12.0	16.0	66.1
2009	178	16.0	11.1	66.9
2010	180	13.4	13.3	73.3
2011	181	13.6	13.3	75.1
2012	181	12.1	14.9	75.1
2013	168	11.9	14.1	86.3
2014	169	10.9	15.5	85.8
2015	160	12.0	13.3	88.8
2016	146	12.0	12.1	84.9
2017	157	11.7	13.4	86
2018	150	10.3	14.5	89.3
2019	143	10.2	14.0	89.5
2020	131	10.2	12.8	80.9
2021	108	8.6	12.5	75.9
2022	118	6.8	17.3	89
2023	121	7.8	15.5	89.3

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 Wolverine Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	158	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	192	n/a	n/a	45.8
1990	211	10.0	21.1	48.3
1991	200	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	208	n/a	n/a	14.4
1993	217	n/a	0.0	64.5
1994	282	13.5	20.9	32.3
1995	302	19.1	15.8	48.7
1996	302	19.1	15.8	48.7
1997	265	15.0	17.7	40
1998	261	15.0	17.4	49.8
1999	181	14.0	12.9	49.2
2000	185	15.2	12.2	58.4
2001	176	14.3	12.3	52.3
2002	190	14.0	13.6	63.7
2003	190	14.0	13.6	63.7
2004	189	16.0	11.8	64
2005	199	15.4	12.9	64.8
2006	184	15.8	11.6	66.3
2007	202	15.2	13.3	65.8
2008	192	12.0	16.0	66.1
2009	178	16.0	11.1	66.9
2010	180	13.4	13.3	73.3
2011	181	13.6	13.3	75.1
2012	181	12.1	14.9	75.1
2013	168	11.9	14.1	86.3
2014	169	10.9	15.5	85.8
2015	160	12.0	13.3	88.8
2016	146	12.0	12.1	84.9
2017	157	11.7	13.4	86
2018	150	10.3	14.5	89.3
2019	143	10.2	14.0	89.5
2020	131	10.2	12.8	80.9
2021	108	8.6	12.5	75.9
2022	118	6.8	17.3	89
2023	121	7.8	15.5	89.3

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 Wolverine Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,683 (14.4%)	$9,979 (85.6%)	$11,663
2020	$1,832 (14.3%)	$11,022 (85.7%)	$12,854
2021	$2,884 (22.4%)	$10,014 (77.6%)	$12,898
2022	$4,346 (29.3%)	$10,469 (70.7%)	$14,815
2023	$3,680 (24.2%)	$11,532 (75.8%)	$15,213

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wolverine 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 1067^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 948^th of 1470 Elementary schools	11.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wolverine Elementary School)	30.4	36.4	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wolverine Community School District)	30.4	36.4	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Wolverine Elementary School)	31.8	36.4	4.6%
3rd Grade Math (Wolverine Community School District)	31.8	36.4	4.6%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wolverine Elementary School)	42.1	33.3	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wolverine Community School District)	42.1	33.3	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Wolverine Elementary School)	26.3	41.7	15.4%
4th Grade Math (Wolverine Community School District)	26.3	41.7	15.4%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wolverine Elementary School)	31.6	25	6.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wolverine Community School District)	31.6	25	6.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	143	121	15.4%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	115	106	7.8%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.5%	89.3%	0.3%

Schools Near Wolverine Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wolverine Elementary School	Public	K-6	5993 W Sholes St	Wolverine	49799	Cheboygan County	Wolverine Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 525-8201	121	8	15.5	89.3%	106 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.3%)	46.2	749^th of 1486 public elementary schools	49.6%		33.1	948^th of 1470 public elementary schools	35.5%	199	47.4	31.8	50.0	31.6	18.2	50.0	50.0	30.0	$15,213	$3,680	$11,532
Inland Lakes Elementary School	Public	K-5	4363 S Straits Hwy	Indian River	49749	Cheboygan County	Inland Lakes Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 238-6868	297	21	14.4	71.7%	270 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	40.2	844^th of 1486 public elementary schools	43.2%		28.2	1020^th of 1470 public elementary schools	30.6%	176	38.1	22.6	37.5	55.8	26.4	37.5	40.0	12.5	$15,177	$2,523	$12,654
North Ohio Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	912 N Ohio Ave	Gaylord	49735	Otsego County	Gaylord Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 731-2648	369	27	13.6	67.5%	330 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.2%)								(n/a)	27.1			35.8					$16,031	$2,474	$13,557
South Maple Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	650 E 5th St	Gaylord	49735	Otsego County	Gaylord Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 731-0648	425	26	16.6	61.2%	382 (89.9%)	5 (1.2%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.9%)								(n/a)	28.0			33.9					$14,907	$1,760	$13,147
Petoskey Montessori Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1560 E Mitchell Rd	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	No	(231) 348-2190	28	1	28.0	25.0%	27 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$7,959	$481	$7,478
Ottawa Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	871 Kalamazoo Ave	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 348-2130	248	19	12.9	54.4%	216 (87.1%)	3 (1.2%)	8 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)	68.9	422^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	71.6%		59	564^th of 1470 public elementary schools	61.6%	142	62.8	47.8	59.0	55.8	43.5	33.3	46.2	33.3	$16,167	$1,488	$14,678
Sheridan School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1415 Howard St	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 348-2140	269	17	15.8	43.1%	229 (85.1%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.4%)	74.1	337^th of 1486 public elementary schools	77.3%		82.7	220^th of 1470 public elementary schools	85.0%	117	65.9	46.3	68.4	65.9	41.8	63.2	47.4	31.6	$14,889	$1,059	$13,830
Central Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	410 State St	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 348-2110	249	16	16.0	32.9%	216 (86.7%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.4%)	77.8	285^th of 1486 public elementary schools	80.8%		74	336^th of 1470 public elementary schools	77.1%	51	63.4	50.0	75.0	65.9	43.5	58.3	58.3	25.7	$15,581	$1,351	$14,230
Lincoln School	Public, Magnet	K-5	616 Connable Ave	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 348-2120	226	15	15.5	43.8%	195 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.5%)	88.5	142^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	90.4%		90.5	107^th of 1470 public elementary schools	92.7%	35	52.4	73.3	72.5	52.4	68.9	67.5	75.0	40.0	$16,504	$1,729	$14,776
Onaway Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	4549 M 33	Onaway	49765	Presque Isle County	Onaway Area Community School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(989) 733-4900	257	17	15.0	61.9%	236 (91.8%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	44.1	780^th of 1486 public elementary schools	47.5%		29.9	990^th of 1470 public elementary schools	32.7%	210	38.6	23.1	42.4	53.3	38.5	24.2	39.4	18.2	$15,592	$3,153	$12,440

Wolverine Elementary School

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