Summary:
Springport, Michigan is served by a single elementary school, Springport Elementary School, which is part of the Springport Public Schools district and educates students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade with an enrollment of 437 students.
For parents considering this school, the most important takeaway is that Springport Elementary School is currently experiencing a significant academic decline. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from the 37th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 25th percentile in 2025-2026, a fall of 12 points in a single year, and it now holds a 1-star rating. This decline is reflected across nearly every subject and grade level. For example, 3rd-grade math proficiency fell from 28.1% to just 15.1%, which is less than half the state average of 42.9%. Similarly, 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency plummeted from 47.1% (which was above the state average) to 33.0%, now well below the state average of 43.8%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 28.2% is slightly above the state average and likely contributes to these struggles, as over a quarter of students are missing significant instructional time.
Despite these challenges, the school does have notable resources. It spends a substantial $14,796 per student and maintains a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3. However, these inputs are not translating into strong academic outcomes, which suggests potential issues with curriculum or instructional strategies rather than a lack of funding. The school also serves a population where 56% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch. While 5th-grade ELA was a point of pride in 2024-2025, that strength has vanished, and math proficiency remains the school's most critical weakness, with gaps of nearly 28 percentage points compared to the state in early grades. Parents should be aware that the school is facing systemic challenges that will require focused intervention to reverse the downward trend.
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