Is Sanborn Elementary a good school?

Sanborn Elementary ranks 383 rd of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sanborn Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Sanborn Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sanborn Elementary?

Students at Sanborn Elementary are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Sanborn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sanborn Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Thunder Bay Junior High School High : Alpena High School

Sanborn Elementary

Public K-5

12170 Us Highway 23 S
Ossineke, MI 49766-9776

(989) 358-5800

District: Alpena Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
383^rd of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,384

Students who attend Sanborn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Thunder Bay Junior High School
High:	Alpena High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 195

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sanborn Elementary ranks better than 73.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Alpena Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.64. (See more...)

Compare Details Sanborn Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2010 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.35. (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 (88.2%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sanborn Elementary is 17.6, which is the 2^nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Alpena Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Sanborn Elementary employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanborn Elementary is $13,384, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Alpena Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sanborn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanborn Elementary 383^rd of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Sanborn Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

Alpena Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpena Public Schools 322^nd of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sanborn Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Sanborn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	42.51	1132^nd	1545	26.7%
2007	49.54	1014^th	1565	35.2%
2008	52.53	985^th	1577	37.5%
2009	63.00	722^nd	1589	54.6%
2010	64.63	698^th	1552	55.0%
2011	54.11	918^th	1552	40.9%
2012	38.63	1078^th	1566	31.2%
2013	43.97	950^th	1563	39.2%
2014	49.28	845^th	1533	44.9%
2015	70.19	442^nd	1580	72.0%
2016	79.51	264^th	1548	82.9%
2017	69.77	361^st	1466	75.4%
2018	58.08	644^th	1448	55.5%
2019	37.85	876^th	1408	37.8%
2021	41.59	644^th	1153	44.1%
2022	57.88	520^th	1344	61.3%
2023	70.64	383^rd	1470	73.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sanborn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	69.06	328^th	1397	76.5%
2019	50.83	526^th	1134	53.6%
2022	68.56	252^nd	1099	77.1%
2023	84.95	106^th	1350	92.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Sanborn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	65.74	484^th	1443	66.5%
2022	53.72	472^nd	1106	57.3%
2023	53.37	557^th	1321	57.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Sanborn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.53	764^th	1446	47.2%
2019	40.38	723^rd	1196	39.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Sanborn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	46.89	682^nd	1253	45.6%
2019	22.79	928^th	1128	17.7%
2021	29.14	748^th	1005	25.6%
2022	40.61	655^th	1102	40.6%
2023	56.97	477^th	1198	60.2%

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Rank History for Sanborn Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	50.72	513^th	806	36.4%
2007	47.13	566^th	823	31.2%
2008	64.14	362^nd	839	56.9%
2009	56.84	491^st	847	42.0%
2010	58.35	486^th	851	42.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, February 13, 2020

Sanborn is an amazing place for students to learn and grow! My children loved Sanborn. It is a small school with a family feel. There are a lot of great family events. This school is a true gem. Both of my children excelled and both are in advanced courses at the secondary level. Keep up the great work Sanborn staff. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 28, 2012

Sanborn has a lot of room for improvement. I don't feel the teachers are doing what is necessary of them to help the children learn better.I feel there is a line between doing homework with your child and doing the teachers job at home.I understand due to the economy there are a lot of corners to cut but you can't keep putting more on the parents that the teachers should be doing in the classroom with your child.As a single parent it is very frustrating to say the least.I truly wish there was a way for parents to receive the per pupil funding of $6846.00 to use towards resources for homeschooling your child(ren). Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Sanborn School has a wonderful instructional and support staff that always make themselves available for any needed conferences. My wife and I have found the school to be flexible and truly child centered. We appreciate their attention and support over the last several years. Keep up the great effort! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

As a parent I am very unhappy with Sanborn.As educators they have failed my child.Instead of getting the proper help he needed they just wanted to fail him 2 years in a row and let him figure it out on his own.Class rooms are over crowded.At one point there was 32 in his class room and I was told 8 others were failing also.My son will not be going back to this school again.I recommend all parents who consider this school to do their research before enrolling their child(ren).I am very disappointed to say the least with Sanborn. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sanborn Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	317	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	319
1989	293	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	295
1990	320	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	323
1991	306	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1992	296	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
1993	300	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1994	272	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1995	271	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1996	271	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1997	246	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1998	231	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
1999	227	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2000	204	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
2001	187	3	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2002	149	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2003	149	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2004	273	3	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	2	284
2005	258	3	2	0	4	n/a	n/a	2	269
2006	270	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	8	280
2007	279	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	285
2008	283	1	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	5	291
2009	267	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	273
2010	276	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	9	286
2011	218	0	1	2	0	0	3	0	224
2012	192	0	2	2	0	0	3	0	199
2013	181	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	187
2014	193	0	0	4	0	0	5	0	202
2015	178	0	0	1	2	0	5	0	186
2016	176	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	182
2017	173	1	0	2	2	0	4	0	182
2018	166	2	0	2	2	0	6	0	178
2019	173	3	0	3	1	0	10	0	190
2020	173	2	0	4	0	0	4	0	183
2021	166	2	0	9	0	0	7	0	184
2022	147	1	0	10	0	0	8	0	166
2023	172	3	0	13	0	0	7	0	195

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sanborn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	319	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	295	n/a	n/a	19.7
1990	323	20.0	16.1	26.9
1991	307	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	297	n/a	n/a	36
1993	300	n/a	0.0	38
1994	273	13.6	20.1	24.9
1995	274	13.4	20.4	31
1996	274	13.4	20.4	31
1997	249	14.0	17.8	30.1
1998	236	13.0	18.2	25.4
1999	232	11.0	21.1	29.7
2000	210	12.5	16.8	39
2001	196	10.5	18.7	39.3
2002	155	7.7	20.1	38.1
2003	155	7.7	20.1	38.1
2004	284	15.4	18.4	43.3
2005	269	15.1	17.8	44.9
2006	280	16.2	17.3	50
2007	285	16.1	17.7	50.4
2008	291	16.3	17.9	53.5
2009	273	13.3	20.5	55.9
2010	286	13.9	20.4	61.7
2011	224	13.5	16.5	60.7
2012	199	12.7	15.5	65.8
2013	187	11.4	16.3	65.8
2014	202	11.3	17.8	64.9
2015	186	11.0	16.9	68.3
2016	182	11.0	16.5	64.3
2017	182	9.9	18.3	62.6
2018	178	7.8	22.6	64
2019	190	8.9	21.1	71.1
2020	183	11.0	16.6	65.6
2021	184	11.1	16.5	62.5
2022	166	9.0	18.2	62.7
2023	195	11.0	17.6	66.7

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 Sanborn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	319	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	295	n/a	n/a	19.7
1990	323	20.0	16.1	26.9
1991	307	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	297	n/a	n/a	36
1993	300	n/a	0.0	38
1994	273	13.6	20.1	24.9
1995	274	13.4	20.4	31
1996	274	13.4	20.4	31
1997	249	14.0	17.8	30.1
1998	236	13.0	18.2	25.4
1999	232	11.0	21.1	29.7
2000	210	12.5	16.8	39
2001	196	10.5	18.7	39.3
2002	155	7.7	20.1	38.1
2003	155	7.7	20.1	38.1
2004	284	15.4	18.4	43.3
2005	269	15.1	17.8	44.9
2006	280	16.2	17.3	50
2007	285	16.1	17.7	50.4
2008	291	16.3	17.9	53.5
2009	273	13.3	20.5	55.9
2010	286	13.9	20.4	61.7
2011	224	13.5	16.5	60.7
2012	199	12.7	15.5	65.8
2013	187	11.4	16.3	65.8
2014	202	11.3	17.8	64.9
2015	186	11.0	16.9	68.3
2016	182	11.0	16.5	64.3
2017	182	9.9	18.3	62.6
2018	178	7.8	22.6	64
2019	190	8.9	21.1	71.1
2020	183	11.0	16.6	65.6
2021	184	11.1	16.5	62.5
2022	166	9.0	18.2	62.7
2023	195	11.0	17.6	66.7

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 Sanborn Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$891 (8.6%)	$9,524 (91.4%)	$10,415
2020	$1,178 (10.6%)	$9,984 (89.4%)	$11,163
2021	$1,855 (14.5%)	$10,964 (85.5%)	$12,819
2022	$1,752 (12.2%)	$12,557 (87.7%)	$14,310
2023	$1,288 (9.6%)	$12,096 (90.4%)	$13,384

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanborn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 876^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 383^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	36.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Elementary)	53.3	42.9	10.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alpena Public Schools)	39.3	43.6	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Sanborn Elementary)	33.3	60.7	27.4%
3rd Grade Math (Alpena Public Schools)	47.8	43.2	4.6%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Elementary)	39.3	52.9	13.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alpena Public Schools)	32.3	42.9	10.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Elementary)	35.5	52.9	17.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alpena Public Schools)	41.2	32.9	8.3%
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	190	195	2.6%
African American	3	3
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	13	333.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	173	172	0.6%
Two or More Races	10	7	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.1%	66.7%	4.4%

Schools Near Sanborn Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				M-Step English Language Arts (2023)			M-Step Math (2023)			M-Step Science (2023)	M-Step Social Studies (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Sanborn Elementary	Public	K-5	12170 Us Highway 23 S	Ossineke	49766	Alpena County	Alpena Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 358-5800	195	11	17.6	66.7%	172 (88.2%)	3 (1.5%)	13 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	70.6	383^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	73.9%		57.9	520^th of 1344 public elementary schools	61.3%	137	42.9	52.9	52.9	60.7	44.1	58.8	64.7	29.4	$13,384	$1,288	$12,096
Ella M White Elementary	Public	K-5	201 N Ripley Blvd	Alpena	49707	Alpena County	Alpena Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 358-5950	472	25	18.8	73.7%	429 (90.9%)	3 (0.6%)	14 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.1%)	42.1	818^th of 1470 public elementary schools	44.4%		37.6	803^rd of 1344 public elementary schools	40.3%	15	39.7	47.9	30.9	47.9	33.8	20.6	39.1	15.9	$11,783	$1,283	$10,500
Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-5	309 W Lake St	Alpena	49707	Alpena County	Alpena Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 358-5900	137	10	13.9	91.2%	128 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)	10.5	1308^th of 1470 public elementary schools	11.0%					(n/a)		23.5	13.6	16.7		13.6	13.6		$15,273	$1,923	$13,350
Wilson Elementary	Public	K-5	4999 S Herron Rd	Herron	49744	Alpena County	Alpena Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 358-5700	260	12	22.5	65.8%	242 (93.1%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	25.2	1072^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	27.1%		33.4	866^th of 1344 public elementary schools	35.6%	206	30.6	30.8	27.3	41.7	28.2	22.7	20.5	6.8	$12,166	$1,143	$11,024
Besser Elementary School	Public	K-5	375 Wilson St	Alpena	49707	Alpena County	Alpena Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 358-5100	456	26	17.6	54.8%	413 (90.6%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.8%)	52.9	647^th of 1470 public elementary schools	56.0%		36	824^th of 1344 public elementary schools	38.7%	177	64.9	39.7	43.9	45.5	31.5	28.8	47.0	19.7	$11,905	$1,570	$10,334
Alcona Elementary School	Public	K-5	181 N Barlow Rd	Harrisville	48740	Alcona County	Alcona Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 736-8146	306	21	14.4	69.0%	283 (92.5%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	16.2	1220^th of 1470 public elementary schools	17.0%		13.5	1170^th of 1344 public elementary schools	12.9%	50	28.9	22.4	11.9	26.7	14.3	11.9	28.6	7.1	$15,644	$2,401	$13,242
Hinks Elementary	Public	K-5	7667 Us Highway 23 N	Alpena	49707	Alpena County	Alpena Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(989) 358-5560	137	7	19.1	62.8%	127 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)	48.6	713^th of 1470 public elementary schools	51.5%		33.9	854^th of 1344 public elementary schools	36.5%	141	40.9	55.6	21.7	28.6	59.3	21.7	43.5		$15,656	$2,077	$13,579

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Schools Near Sanborn Elementary