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Springfield Plains Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

87^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Springfield Plains Elementary School in Clarkston, MI, is a top-rated public school serving 495 students in Pre-K through 5th grade within the highly regarded Clarkston Community School District.

Springfield Plains consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in Michigan, earning a 5-star rating and placing in the 94th percentile statewide (87th out of 1,492 schools) for the 2025-2026 school year. It is the highest-ranked elementary school in its immediate area, outperforming other strong Clarkston schools like Bailey Lake Elementary School (rank 103) and Pine Knob Elementary School (rank 164). The contrast is even more striking when compared to schools in neighboring districts, such as HarveySwanson Elementary School (rank 818) in the Brandon School District and Davisburg Elementary School (rank 685) in the Holly Area School District. What truly sets Springfield Plains apart is its success with all students. In 2025-2026, students from low socio-economic backgrounds scored in the 92nd percentile statewide, and special education students ranked in the 78th percentile—a dramatic jump from just the 27th percentile two years earlier. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies exceeded district and state averages in nearly every grade level, with 5th-grade Science particularly impressive at 82% proficiency compared to 40% statewide.

Springfield Plains achieves these outstanding results while spending less per student ($16,929) than several comparable or lower-performing peers, including Clarkston Elementary School ($18,162) and Independence Elementary School ($17,716). The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.7%, less than half the state average of 27.9%. A compelling comparison within the same district highlights the school's effectiveness: North Sashabaw Elementary School, just 5.66 miles away, ranks in the 42nd percentile and has a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, despite spending significantly more per student ($23,272). While 5th-grade Math and Social Studies scores showed some year-to-year variability, the overall trajectory and comprehensive strength of Springfield Plains make it a standout choice for families seeking academic excellence in a supportive, efficient learning environment.

495

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,929

Per pupil spending ?

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8650 Holcomb Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348-4322

(248) 623-3800

District: Clarkston Community School District

Students who attend Springfield Plains Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sashabaw Middle School
High:	Clarkston High School
	Clarkston Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

3.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 78th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (67% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg58%

Michigan avg38%

87^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 7Elementary Schools in the Clarkston Community School District

98^th of 625Clarkston Community School District among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	92.9	87 of 1492	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	88.7	141 of 1488	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	85.1	184 of 1486	87.6%	★★★★☆
2023	84.9	180 of 1470	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	90.7	91 of 1344	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	89.7	71 of 1153	93.8%	★★★★★
2019	84.5	159 of 1408	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.0	292 of 1448	79.8%	★★★★☆
2017	71.1	335 of 1466	77.1%	★★★★☆
2016	74.4	341 of 1548	78.0%	★★★★☆
2015	73.0	391 of 1580	75.3%	★★★★☆
2014	84.6	158 of 1533	89.7%	★★★★☆
2013	83.0	194 of 1563	87.6%	★★★★☆
2012	88.3	114 of 1566	92.7%	★★★★★
2011	84.1	61 of 1552	96.1%	★★★★★
2010	83.6	30 of 1552	98.1%	★★★★★
2009	83.9	99 of 1589	93.8%	★★★★★
2008	84.4	84 of 1577	94.7%	★★★★★
2007	86.8	39 of 1565	97.5%	★★★★★
2006	87.0	37 of 1545	97.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	89.8	92 of 1343	93.1%	★★★★★
2025	88.1	108 of 1338	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	78.3	224 of 1342	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	84.5	143 of 1321	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	91.6	48 of 1106	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	83.7	89 of 902	90.1%	★★★★★
2019	84.5	113 of 1171	90.4%	★★★★★
2018	74.6	339 of 1443	76.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	85.2	110 of 1352	91.9%	★★★★★
2025	72.6	260 of 1346	80.7%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	293 of 1381	78.8%	★★★★☆
2023	69.6	288 of 1350	78.7%	★★★★☆
2018	54.2	651 of 1397	53.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	92.3	76 of 1372	94.5%	★★★★★
2025	82.1	203 of 1366	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	85.1	151 of 1347	88.8%	★★★★☆
2023	78.2	242 of 1334	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	83.5	138 of 1139	87.9%	★★★★☆
2021	88.2	63 of 915	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	77.7	209 of 1196	82.5%	★★★★☆
2018	80.2	247 of 1446	82.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	67.8	53 of 246	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	67.7	53 of 225	76.4%	★★★★☆
2023	32.6	143 of 195	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	90.8	76 of 1199	93.7%	★★★★★
2025	83.6	159 of 1206	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.0	199 of 1204	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	204 of 1198	83.0%	★★★★☆
2022	86.9	97 of 1102	91.2%	★★★★★
2021	87.4	68 of 1005	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	76.4	218 of 1128	80.7%	★★★★☆
2018	70.7	337 of 1253	73.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)94th percentile~ school

White (2026)94th percentile~ school

Female (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)78th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science82%+42 vs state

Math67%+29 vs state

English Language Arts65%+24 vs state

Social Studies61%+33 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)			M-Step Math (2026)			M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Springfield Plains Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8650 Holcomb Rd	Clarkston	48348	Oakland County	Clarkston Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 623-3800	495	32	15.4	11.5%	429 (86.7%)	6 (1.2%)	33 (6.7%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	92.9	87^th of 1492 public elementary schools	94.2%		88.7	141^st of 1488 public elementary schools	90.5%	54	65.5	55.3	74.2	70.1	64.5	65.2	82.0	60.7	$16,929	$827	$16,102
Independence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6850 Hubbard Rd	Clarkston	48348	Oakland County	Clarkston Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 623-5500	446	30	14.9	11.4%	397 (89.0%)	7 (1.6%)	22 (4.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	84	218^th of 1492 public elementary schools	85.4%		91.3	103^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	93.1%	115	40.0	64.8	67.1	63.1	60.6	44.7	65.8	57.9	$17,716	$895	$16,821
Andersonville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10350 Andersonville Rd	Davisburg	48350	Oakland County	Clarkston Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 623-5200	318	23	13.7	25.2%	268 (84.3%)	5 (1.6%)	30 (9.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	73.7	361^st of 1492 public elementary schools	75.8%		75.4	333^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	77.6%	28	56.0	59.0	51.2	52.0	57.4	46.5	46.5	30.2	$19,195	$952	$18,243
Clarkston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6589 Waldon Rd	Clarkston	48346	Oakland County	Clarkston Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 623-5100	416	30	13.8	14.4%	361 (86.8%)	11 (2.6%)	29 (7.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	83.8	223^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	85.1%		84.2	218^th of 1488 public elementary schools	85.3%	5	46.7	64.2	59.3	53.3	70.1	55.6	59.3	50.0	$18,162	$895	$17,267
Bailey Lake Elementary School	Public	K-5	8051 Pine Knob Rd	Clarkston	48348	Oakland County	Clarkston Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 623-5300	522	37	14.1	12.1%	450 (86.2%)	6 (1.1%)	40 (7.7%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	91.9	103^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	93.1%		89.4	132^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	91.1%	29	70.3	65.7	69.3	74.7	74.6	52.0	64.4	49.5	$17,132	$795	$16,337
Davisburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12003 Davisburg Rd	Davisburg	48350	Oakland County	Holly Area School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 328-3500	391	26	14.9	55.0%	316 (80.8%)	11 (2.8%)	29 (7.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.4%)	50.7	685^th of 1492 public elementary schools	54.1%		64	506^th of 1488 public elementary schools	66.0%	179	42.4	43.7	39.6	46.3	43.7	25.9	31.5	29.6	$15,614	$1,294	$14,319
Pine Knob Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6020 Sashabaw Rd	Clarkston	48346	Oakland County	Clarkston Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 623-3901	487	34	14.3	28.1%	374 (76.8%)	25 (5.1%)	47 (9.7%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.7%)	88	164^th of 1492 public elementary schools	89.0%		89.5	130^th of 1488 public elementary schools	91.3%	34	59.5	55.2	72.6	63.5	55.2	60.3	65.8	52.1	$16,602	$939	$15,663
Schoolcraft Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6400 Maceday Dr	Waterford	48329	Oakland County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 623-6211	398	23	17.3	54.5%	307 (77.1%)	21 (5.3%)	47 (11.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.5%)	63	513^th of 1492 public elementary schools	65.6%		68.2	439^th of 1488 public elementary schools	70.5%	74	44.9	59.2	53.4	43.6	55.3	37.9	37.3	23.7	$17,791	$2,756	$15,035
North Sashabaw Elementary School	Public	K-5	5290 Maybee Rd	Clarkston	48346	Oakland County	Clarkston Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 623-4100	313	29	10.9	51.4%	189 (60.4%)	5 (1.6%)	80 (25.6%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.2%)	39.8	865^th of 1492 public elementary schools	42.0%		42.4	829^th of 1488 public elementary schools	44.3%	36	22.7	37.7	44.9	40.9	37.7	30.6	34.7	16.3	$23,272	$1,515	$21,757
Waterford Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	4860 Midland Ave	Waterford	48329	Oakland County	Waterford Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 674-2400	213	14	15.6	38.5%	144 (67.6%)	18 (8.5%)	33 (15.5%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.1%)	35.4	924^th of 1492 public elementary schools	38.1%		23.8	1096^th of 1488 public elementary schools	26.3%	172	42.1	41.5	37.5	31.6	31.7	10.0	35.0	17.5	$13,642	$899	$12,743

Frequently Asked Questions about Springfield Plains Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Springfield Plains Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Springfield Plains Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sashabaw Middle School
High : Clarkston High School
High : Clarkston Junior High School

What district is Springfield Plains Elementary School in?

Clarkston Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Springfield Plains Elementary School?

Students at Springfield Plains Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Is Springfield Plains Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Springfield Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 5.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Springfield Plains Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 495 students attended Springfield Plains Elementary School.

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