Wegienka Elementary School

Summary:

Wegienka Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Flat Rock, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 474 students. The school is part of the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, which is ranked 198 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wegienka Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 58.6% of its 3rd-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 52.9% and the state's 39.6%. The school also has a diverse student population, with 67.09% White, 13.08% African American, 11.18% Hispanic, and 3.59% Asian students. Wegienka's African American and Hispanic students perform particularly well, ranking 24th and 33rd out of Michigan elementary schools, respectively. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.0% in 2017-2018 to 21.0% in 2022-2023, which may be an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Wegienka Elementary generally outperforms in academic proficiency, with higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better in core subjects. For example, in 3rd-grade English Language Arts, Wegienka's 58.6% proficiency rate is significantly higher than Bates Elementary's 46.8% and Frank E. Weiss Elementary's 35.7%. Additionally, Wegienka has higher spending per student ($15,047 in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools, though it also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio ranging from 17.2 to 19.7.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 23925 Arsenal Rd
       Flat Rock, MI  48134-9577


(734) 783-3367

District: Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
423rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,047 Help


Students who attend Wegienka Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brownstown Middle School
High:    Woodhaven High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
African American:
13.1%
Hispanic:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.1% Help


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Compare Details Wegienka Elementary School ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.86. (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 (67.1%), African American (13.1%), Hispanic (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wegienka Elementary School is 17.2. 3 elementary schools in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Wegienka Elementary School employs 27.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wegienka Elementary School is $15,047, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wegienka Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wegienka Elementary School 423rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Wegienka Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Woodhaven-Brownstown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodhaven-Brownstown School District 198th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wegienka Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wegienka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.84 930th 1545 39.8%
2007 48.55 1029th 1565 34.2%
2008 57.48 835th 1577 47.1%
2009 61.53 767th 1589 51.7%
2010 59.75 862nd 1552 44.5%
2011 57.94 835th 1552 46.2%
2012 53.41 772nd 1566 50.7%
2013 62.91 578th 1563 63.0%
2014 57.21 696th 1533 54.6%
2015 53.17 751st 1580 52.5%
2016 64.92 509th 1548 67.1%
2017 61.66 478th 1466 67.4%
2018 72.07 406th 1448 72.0%
2019 85.99 143rd 1408 89.8%
2021 65.34 326th 1153 71.7%
2022 69.16 351st 1344 73.9%
2023 73.40 342nd 1470 76.7%
2024 68.86 423rd 1486 71.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wegienka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.95 53rd 195 72.8%
2024 58.76 76th 225 66.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wegienka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.85 470th 1397 66.4%
2019 90.49 40th 1134 96.5%
2021 50.74 338th 749 54.9%
2022 51.50 484th 1099 56.0%
2023 66.83 326th 1350 75.9%
2024 63.56 395th 1381 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Wegienka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.15 554th 1443 61.6%
2019 78.82 172nd 1171 85.3%
2021 64.37 260th 902 71.2%
2022 73.78 223rd 1106 79.8%
2023 77.83 216th 1321 83.6%
2024 69.72 322nd 1342 76.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Wegienka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.16 318th 1446 78.0%
2019 83.81 129th 1196 89.2%
2021 53.03 395th 915 56.8%
2022 52.71 504th 1139 55.8%
2023 59.61 504th 1334 62.2%
2024 58.15 526th 1347 61.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Wegienka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.85 24th 321 92.5%
2024 79.21 36th 348 89.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wegienka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.61 33rd 188 82.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wegienka Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.48 401st 1253 68.0%
2019 85.78 111th 1128 90.2%
2021 75.63 188th 1005 81.3%
2022 69.91 293rd 1102 73.4%
2023 71.69 294th 1198 75.5%
2024 62.95 407th 1204 66.2%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wegienka Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 400 11 3 3 11 n/a n/a 0 428
1989 511 9 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 533
1990 535 8 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1991 506 11 11 12 22 n/a n/a 0 562
1992 521 12 5 15 14 n/a n/a 0 567
1993 505 12 6 9 7 n/a n/a 0 539
1994 497 8 8 9 5 n/a n/a 0 527
1995 495 16 2 11 5 n/a n/a 0 529
1996 495 16 2 11 5 n/a n/a 0 529
1997 481 16 1 13 12 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 464 12 3 7 14 n/a n/a 0 500
1999 378 12 8 16 19 n/a n/a 0 433
2000 397 21 9 21 27 n/a n/a 0 475
2001 416 32 9 24 21 n/a n/a 0 502
2002 443 32 11 27 10 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 443 32 11 27 10 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 451 24 10 25 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 462 37 14 26 5 n/a n/a 0 544
2006 470 43 12 24 4 n/a n/a 0 553
2007 351 46 13 16 3 n/a n/a 0 429
2008 328 52 19 18 9 n/a n/a 2 428
2009 327 38 21 16 7 n/a n/a 9 418
2010 330 46 17 25 5 n/a n/a 0 423
2011 299 39 23 21 4 0 10 0 396
2012 297 42 23 14 5 0 13 0 394
2013 331 42 25 16 2 0 11 0 427
2014 326 44 21 19 1 0 13 0 424
2015 315 50 21 20 1 0 9 0 416
2016 337 69 24 27 2 0 6 0 465
2017 340 64 18 42 2 0 10 0 476
2018 333 63 15 42 2 0 16 0 471
2019 318 62 13 48 0 0 21 0 462
2020 339 69 15 48 0 0 22 0 493
2021 325 62 12 51 0 0 25 0 475
2022 327 68 13 52 0 0 21 0 481
2023 318 62 17 53 1 0 23 0 474

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 Wegienka Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 n/a n/a n/a
1989 533 n/a n/a 10.1
1990 560 31.0 18.0 8
1991 562 n/a n/a n/a
1992 567 n/a n/a 21.3
1993 539 n/a 0.0 0
1994 527 21.0 25.1 0
1995 529 23.4 22.6 12.9
1996 529 23.4 22.6 12.9
1997 523 23.0 22.7 18.2
1998 500 23.0 21.7 18.6
1999 433 23.0 18.8 19.2
2000 475 24.9 19.1 22.1
2001 502 23.2 21.6 25.5
2002 523 25.0 20.9 22.9
2003 523 25.0 20.9 22.9
2004 510 25.0 20.4 23.7
2005 544 25.0 21.8 23.5
2006 553 25.0 22.1 25.1
2007 429 23.0 18.7 17.9
2008 428 22.4 19.1 23.9
2009 418 22.5 18.6 30.1
2010 423 22.0 19.2 32.6
2011 396 22.2 17.8 33.6
2012 394 20.5 19.2 35
2013 427 22.9 18.6 36.5
2014 424 25.4 16.6 37.3
2015 416 26.0 16.0 34.6
2016 465 26.0 17.8 37
2017 476 27.0 17.6 38.7
2018 471 26.0 18.1 39.9
2019 462 24.0 19.2 40.5
2020 493 26.0 18.9 44
2021 475 24.0 19.7 41.7
2022 481 25.3 18.9 42
2023 474 27.4 17.2 40.1

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 Wegienka Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 428 n/a n/a n/a
1989 533 n/a n/a 10.1
1990 560 31.0 18.0 8
1991 562 n/a n/a n/a
1992 567 n/a n/a 21.3
1993 539 n/a 0.0 0
1994 527 21.0 25.1 0
1995 529 23.4 22.6 12.9
1996 529 23.4 22.6 12.9
1997 523 23.0 22.7 18.2
1998 500 23.0 21.7 18.6
1999 433 23.0 18.8 19.2
2000 475 24.9 19.1 22.1
2001 502 23.2 21.6 25.5
2002 523 25.0 20.9 22.9
2003 523 25.0 20.9 22.9
2004 510 25.0 20.4 23.7
2005 544 25.0 21.8 23.5
2006 553 25.0 22.1 25.1
2007 429 23.0 18.7 17.9
2008 428 22.4 19.1 23.9
2009 418 22.5 18.6 30.1
2010 423 22.0 19.2 32.6
2011 396 22.2 17.8 33.6
2012 394 20.5 19.2 35
2013 427 22.9 18.6 36.5
2014 424 25.4 16.6 37.3
2015 416 26.0 16.0 34.6
2016 465 26.0 17.8 37
2017 476 27.0 17.6 38.7
2018 471 26.0 18.1 39.9
2019 462 24.0 19.2 40.5
2020 493 26.0 18.9 44
2021 475 24.0 19.7 41.7
2022 481 25.3 18.9 42
2023 474 27.4 17.2 40.1

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 Wegienka Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $629 (6.1%) $9,607 (93.9%) $10,236
2020 $682 (6.7%) $9,434 (93.3%) $10,116
2021 $1,477 (12.7%) $10,108 (87.3%) $11,585
2022 $1,396 (10.4%) $12,023 (89.6%) $13,419
2023 $1,386 (9.2%) $13,661 (90.8%) $15,047

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wegienka 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 143rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 342nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wegienka Elementary School)65.158.1
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodhaven-Brownstown School District)49.947.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Wegienka Elementary School)69.959.5
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Woodhaven-Brownstown School District)5149.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wegienka Elementary School)69.463.6
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodhaven-Brownstown School District)57.952.4
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Wegienka Elementary School)56.948.1
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Woodhaven-Brownstown School District)47.237.2
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wegienka Elementary School)7557.7
 17.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodhaven-Brownstown School District)52.749.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Wegienka Elementary School)57.137.2
 19.9%
   5th Grade Math (Woodhaven-Brownstown School District)40.633.1
 7.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Wegienka Elementary School)34.930.8
 4.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Woodhaven-Brownstown School District)2623.7
 2.3%
   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 Students462474
 2.6%
African American6262
American Indian01
Asian1317
 30.8%
Hispanic4853
 10.4%
Pacific Islander00
White318318
Two or More Races2123
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.5%40.1%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wegienka Elementary School

Students at Wegienka Elementary School are 67% White, 13% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 474 students attended Wegienka Elementary School.

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

Middle : Brownstown Middle School
High : Woodhaven High School

Wegienka Elementary School ranks 423rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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