Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Wyandotte, Michigan, serving 442 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Wyandotte School District of the City of, which is ranked 394 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary has a unique student demographic, with a higher percentage of white students (78.05%) compared to the state average (39.6%) and a higher percentage of Hispanic students (16.06%) compared to the state average (22.6%). Academically, the school's performance is generally on par or slightly below the district and state averages, but it stands out in a few areas, such as having a significantly higher percentage of 5th graders proficient in Science (54.8%) compared to the district (40.6%) and the state (40.4%), as well as a higher percentage of 4th graders proficient in Math (50.9%) compared to the district (35.9%) and the state (39.1%). However, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which have risen from 9.3% in 2017-2018 to 21.2% in 2022-2023, higher than the state average of 16.8%.

Compared to nearby schools, Washington Elementary generally performs on par or slightly better than other Wyandotte schools, such as Jefferson, Garfield, and Monroe, but lags behind the higher-performing Shelters Elementary and Hoover School in the neighboring districts. The school also struggles with the performance of its Hispanic student subgroup, ranking 133 out of 201 Michigan elementary schools for this group, despite performing relatively well for special education students, ranking 66 out of 195 Michigan elementary schools in this category.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1440 Superior Blvd
       Wyandotte, MI  48192-4934


(734) 759-6100

District: Wyandotte School District of the City of

SchoolDigger Rank:
663rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,673 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodrow Wilson School
High:    Roosevelt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.1%
Hispanic:
16.1%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 55.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Wyandotte School District of the City of! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.21. (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 (78.1%), Hispanic (16.1%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wyandotte School District of the City of. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 18.7, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Wyandotte School District of the City of! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $18,673. 2 elementary schools in the Wyandotte School District of the City of spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 663rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wyandotte School District of the City of:

SchoolDigger ranks Wyandotte School District of the City of 394th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.09 835th 1545 46.0%
2007 48.08 1042nd 1565 33.4%
2008 50.10 1027th 1577 34.9%
2009 55.90 905th 1589 43.0%
2010 74.90 332nd 1552 78.6%
2011 58.40 818th 1552 47.3%
2012 49.14 855th 1566 45.4%
2013 55.39 739th 1563 52.7%
2014 44.46 934th 1533 39.1%
2015 50.55 820th 1580 48.1%
2016 42.94 912th 1548 41.1%
2017 41.99 832nd 1466 43.2%
2018 55.87 683rd 1448 52.8%
2019 55.46 584th 1408 58.5%
2021 56.54 430th 1153 62.7%
2022 35.93 829th 1344 38.3%
2023 55.67 603rd 1470 59.0%
2024 53.21 663rd 1486 55.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.40 66th 195 66.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.09 444th 1397 68.2%
2019 61.53 356th 1134 68.6%
2022 39.22 659th 1099 40.0%
2023 59.48 456th 1350 66.2%
2024 55.60 537th 1381 61.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.05 756th 1443 47.6%
2019 38.45 734th 1171 37.3%
2022 28.10 833rd 1106 24.7%
2023 51.50 581st 1321 56.0%
2024 43.15 712th 1342 46.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.54 615th 1446 57.5%
2019 61.62 412th 1196 65.6%
2022 39.17 685th 1139 39.9%
2023 51.10 613th 1334 54.0%
2024 52.73 593rd 1347 56.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.93 133rd 201 33.8%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.91 672nd 1253 46.4%
2019 53.53 506th 1128 55.1%
2021 53.34 432nd 1005 57.0%
2022 32.06 754th 1102 31.6%
2023 52.08 552nd 1198 53.9%
2024 49.86 579th 1204 51.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Washington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 481 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1989 479 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1990 506 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1991 497 1 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 483 0 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 495
1993 442 0 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1994 416 0 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 438
1995 380 1 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 380 1 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 388 4 1 14 3 n/a n/a 0 410
1998 431 6 1 12 3 n/a n/a 0 453
1999 444 3 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2000 432 10 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 408 7 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2002 360 8 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 360 8 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 348 9 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2005 373 5 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2006 389 4 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 372 3 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2008 386 3 n/a 17 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2009 383 5 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 358 6 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2011 338 11 0 7 3 0 0 0 359
2012 370 9 0 5 0 0 0 0 384
2013 354 4 0 18 0 0 6 0 382
2014 317 4 2 42 0 0 11 0 376
2015 286 9 2 48 0 0 16 0 361
2016 278 8 1 51 0 0 17 0 355
2017 301 7 0 57 1 0 16 0 382
2018 295 7 0 55 0 0 14 0 371
2019 314 7 0 59 2 0 16 0 398
2020 335 10 0 69 1 0 15 0 430
2021 330 11 0 61 2 0 13 0 417
2022 349 13 0 71 3 0 13 0 449
2023 345 10 0 71 2 0 14 0 442

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 n/a n/a n/a
1989 486 n/a n/a 16.5
1990 512 28.0 18.2 16.2
1991 512 n/a n/a n/a
1992 495 n/a n/a 19.4
1993 460 n/a 0.0 19.6
1994 438 16.8 26.1 18.3
1995 400 15.0 26.7 17.8
1996 400 15.0 26.7 17.8
1997 410 17.0 24.1 24.4
1998 453 17.0 26.6 21.9
1999 461 17.0 27.1 19.7
2000 458 18.8 24.4 21.6
2001 429 21.1 20.3 16.6
2002 381 18.8 20.3 12.9
2003 381 18.8 20.3 12.9
2004 379 18.8 20.2 22.2
2005 401 18.6 21.6 19.7
2006 414 18.7 22.1 26.3
2007 393 17.9 22.0 32.1
2008 407 17.9 22.7 35.9
2009 403 18.1 22.3 38.5
2010 370 15.2 24.3 44.1
2011 359 14.7 24.4 49
2012 384 17.6 21.8 48.4
2013 382 17.4 21.9 56.8
2014 376 17.4 21.5 59.3
2015 361 18.0 20.0 59.3
2016 355 18.0 19.7 53
2017 382 16.6 22.9 49
2018 371 18.4 20.0 52.8
2019 398 18.3 21.7 52.5
2020 430 19.7 21.7 49.5
2021 417 19.7 21.1 41.7
2022 449 24.6 18.2 47.4
2023 442 23.6 18.7 51.8

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 n/a n/a n/a
1989 486 n/a n/a 16.5
1990 512 28.0 18.2 16.2
1991 512 n/a n/a n/a
1992 495 n/a n/a 19.4
1993 460 n/a 0.0 19.6
1994 438 16.8 26.1 18.3
1995 400 15.0 26.7 17.8
1996 400 15.0 26.7 17.8
1997 410 17.0 24.1 24.4
1998 453 17.0 26.6 21.9
1999 461 17.0 27.1 19.7
2000 458 18.8 24.4 21.6
2001 429 21.1 20.3 16.6
2002 381 18.8 20.3 12.9
2003 381 18.8 20.3 12.9
2004 379 18.8 20.2 22.2
2005 401 18.6 21.6 19.7
2006 414 18.7 22.1 26.3
2007 393 17.9 22.0 32.1
2008 407 17.9 22.7 35.9
2009 403 18.1 22.3 38.5
2010 370 15.2 24.3 44.1
2011 359 14.7 24.4 49
2012 384 17.6 21.8 48.4
2013 382 17.4 21.9 56.8
2014 376 17.4 21.5 59.3
2015 361 18.0 20.0 59.3
2016 355 18.0 19.7 53
2017 382 16.6 22.9 49
2018 371 18.4 20.0 52.8
2019 398 18.3 21.7 52.5
2020 430 19.7 21.7 49.5
2021 417 19.7 21.1 41.7
2022 449 24.6 18.2 47.4
2023 442 23.6 18.7 51.8

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 Washington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $808 (6.1%) $12,543 (93.9%) $13,352
2020 $783 (5.7%) $13,036 (94.3%) $13,819
2021 $1,070 (7.8%) $12,635 (92.2%) $13,705
2022 $1,857 (11.8%) $13,832 (88.2%) $15,690
2023 $2,626 (14.1%) $16,047 (85.9%) $18,673

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 584th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 603rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)42.944.4
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyandotte School District of the City of)47.938.7
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)42.158.3
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Wyandotte School District of the City of)41.140.7
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)56.342.3
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyandotte School District of the City of)37.641.5
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)42.228.2
 14%
   4th Grade Math (Wyandotte School District of the City of)31.832.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)56.952.6
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyandotte School District of the City of)45.833.7
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)37.333.3
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Wyandotte School District of the City of)22.315.7
 6.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Washington Elementary School)28.324.6
 3.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Wyandotte School District of the City of)1611.5
 4.5%
   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 Students398442
 11.1%
African American710
 42.9%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic5971
 20.3%
Pacific Islander00
White314345
 9.9%
Two or More Races1614
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.5%51.8%
 0.7%


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Students at Washington Elementary School are 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Washington Elementary School ranks 663rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Woodrow Wilson School
High : Roosevelt High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Washington Elementary 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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