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Dansville Elementary School

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Dansville Elementary School ranks 770 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

770^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 48% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Dansville Elementary School serves 341 students in Pre-K through 5th grade in the small, close-knit community of Dansville, MI, part of the Dansville Schools district. The school currently holds a mid-range state ranking (48th percentile), and its performance has been steady over the past decade.

One of the most striking findings is a clear split in academic strengths. While 4th-grade English Language Arts is a standout—with 50% of students proficient, well above the state average of 41.3%—5th-grade math is a persistent challenge. Only 17.8% of 5th graders were proficient in math, far below the state average (32.2%) and dramatically behind nearby Williamston Explorer Elementary School, where 48% of students met that mark. This math gap has been consistent for three straight years, suggesting a systemic issue in upper-elementary math instruction rather than a one-year blip. On a more positive note, 5th-grade science scores have been a relative bright spot, occasionally exceeding state averages, and the school has made impressive strides in reducing chronic absenteeism—dropping from 24.7% in 2021-2022 to just 12.8% recently, far better than the state average of 27.9%.

Compared to similar nearby schools, Dansville’s picture is nuanced. It outperforms Webberville Elementary School in most subjects, but Heritage School in Stockbridge—which serves a similar student population—posts stronger results in several grades and subjects, particularly math. The data also shows that while the school’s overall ranking is mid-pack, its effectiveness with specific groups of students (including White students, boys, and those from low-income families) ranks lower, in the 28th to 37th percentile statewide. For parents, this means Dansville offers a supportive, well-attended environment with clear strengths in early literacy and science, but it also highlights an urgent need for targeted support in upper-grade math to ensure all students reach their potential.

341

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,925

Per pupil spending ?

28.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1264 Adams St
Dansville, MI 48819-5100

(517) 623-6120

District: Dansville Schools

Students who attend Dansville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dansville Middle School
High:	Dansville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

African American:

0.6%

Asian:

0.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 45th percentile in 2016 → 48th in 2026

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

Michigan avg38%

770^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 48%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to bottom 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

263^rd of 625Dansville Schools 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	45.4	770 of 1492	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.9	738 of 1488	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.9	888 of 1486	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.1	817 of 1470	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.9	733 of 1344	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.5	579 of 1153	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.2	681 of 1408	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.3	752 of 1448	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.2	865 of 1466	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	46.1	852 of 1548	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	49.7	834 of 1580	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	63.0	575 of 1533	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.1	762 of 1563	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	44.7	964 of 1566	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.1	972 of 1552	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	58.8	886 of 1552	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	69.3	534 of 1589	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.1	430 of 1577	72.7%	★★★★☆
2007	77.0	268 of 1565	82.9%	★★★★☆
2006	73.2	334 of 1545	78.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	46.2	660 of 1343	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.9	653 of 1338	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	28.9	970 of 1342	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.7	814 of 1321	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.1	736 of 1106	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.6	530 of 902	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.7	540 of 1171	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.1	588 of 1443	59.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	28.9	977 of 1352	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	33.1	908 of 1346	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.6	762 of 1381	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.8	667 of 1350	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.6	696 of 1397	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	34.9	868 of 1372	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.0	775 of 1366	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.0	812 of 1347	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.8	817 of 1334	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.0	643 of 1139	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.9	498 of 915	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.7	629 of 1196	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.7	893 of 1446	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	30.2	863 of 1199	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.0	822 of 1206	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.3	988 of 1204	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.5	896 of 1198	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.5	777 of 1102	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.8	500 of 1005	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.0	662 of 1128	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.2	800 of 1253	36.2%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Female (2026)51st percentile~ school

Male (2026)37th percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)28th percentile-20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)28th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

Science34%-6 vs state

Math34%-4 vs state

Social Studies30%+3 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th 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
Dansville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1264 Adams St	Dansville	48819	Ingham County	Dansville Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 623-6120	341	23	14.8	28.7%	334 (97.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	45.4	770^th of 1492 public elementary schools	48.4%		48.9	738^th of 1488 public elementary schools	50.4%	32	32.0	50.0	36.1		44.0	44.8	17.8		34.2	30.1	$12,925	$939	$11,986
Ingham Independent School District (Isd) EI Programs	Public	K-5	1264 Adams St	Dansville	48854	Ingham County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(517) 244-1354	4	1	4.0		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Steele Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	531 Steele St	Mason	48854	Ingham County	Mason Public Schools (Ingham)	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 676-6510	513	34	15.2	34.5%	429 (83.6%)	8 (1.6%)	45 (8.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	52.8	662^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	55.6%		47.7	756^th of 1488 public elementary schools	49.2%	94	40.6	40.8	51.0		43.6	30.6	33.7		44.2	27.9	$13,229	$1,278	$11,950
James C Harvey Education Center	Public	PK-K	400 S Cedar St	Mason	48854	Ingham County	Mason Public Schools (Ingham)	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 676-6528	252	29	8.6	22.6%	213 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.3%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)								(n/a)											$16,530	$754	$15,776
Alaiedon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1723 Okemos Rd	Mason	48854	Ingham County	Mason Public Schools (Ingham)	No	No	No	No	(517) 676-6499	375	23	16.3	24.0%	297 (79.2%)	3 (0.8%)	45 (12.0%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.4%)	73.6	363^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	75.7%		75.7	326^th of 1488 public elementary schools	78.1%	37	61.3	56.4	60.0		88.0	57.7	29.3		44.0	29.3	$14,632	$642	$13,990
Heritage School	Public	3-6	222 Western St	Stockbridge	49285	Ingham County	Stockbridge Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 851-8600	331	21	16.0	42.0%	305 (92.1%)	9 (2.7%)	13 (3.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	67.3	446^th of 1492 public elementary schools	70.1%		52.3	680^th of 1488 public elementary schools	54.3%	234	42.9	50.0	48.1	46.1	52.4	62.9	32.9	32.9	54.4	36.7	$15,053	$1,512	$13,541
Emma Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	100 Price St	Stockbridge	49285	Ingham County	Stockbridge Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 851-7735	256	24	10.6	41.0%	239 (93.4%)	4 (1.6%)	8 (3.1%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$15,989	$1,040	$14,949
Woodworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	212 Pennsylvania St	Leslie	49251	Ingham County	Leslie Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 589-5151	410	27	15.2	51.5%	373 (91.0%)	9 (2.2%)	15 (3.7%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	50.2	694^th of 1492 public elementary schools	53.5%		56	628^th of 1488 public elementary schools	57.8%	66	29.5	43.0			39.8	50.0					$14,703	$1,427	$13,276
Williamston Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	350 Highland St	Williamston	48895	Ingham County	Williamston Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 655-2855	428	30	14.2	20.1%	372 (86.9%)	2 (0.5%)	28 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)								(n/a)											$13,193	$662	$12,531
Williamston Explorer Elementary School	Public	3-5	416 Highland St	Williamston	48895	Ingham County	Williamston Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 655-2174	387	23	17.1	25.1%	321 (82.9%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	32 (8.3%)	81	253^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	83.0%		76.7	313^th of 1488 public elementary schools	79.0%	60	52.8	60.0	54.4		67.2	66.4	48.0		56.8	35.2	$14,470	$637	$13,833

Frequently Asked Questions about Dansville Elementary School

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How many students attend Dansville Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 341 students attended Dansville Elementary School.

Is Dansville Elementary School a good school?

Dansville Elementary School ranks 770^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Dansville Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Dansville Middle School
High : Dansville High School

What is the racial makeup of Dansville Elementary School?

Students at Dansville Elementary School are 98% White.

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