WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 21501 Whitmore St
       Dearborn, MI  48124-3744


(313) 827-6800

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1038th of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,165 Help


Students who attend WhitmoreBolles Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Smith Middle School
High:    Edsel Ford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.6%
African American:
11.0%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.2% Help


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Compare Details WhitmoreBolles Elementary School ranks worse than 70.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.17. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.6%), African American (11%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at WhitmoreBolles Elementary School is 9.9, which is the lowest among 20 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District! (See more...)
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Compare WhitmoreBolles Elementary School employs 29.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at WhitmoreBolles Elementary School is $22,165, which is the 3rd highest among 19 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

WhitmoreBolles Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks WhitmoreBolles Elementary School 1038th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See WhitmoreBolles Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Dearborn City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dearborn City School District 316th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.28 830th 1545 46.3%
2007 58.52 777th 1565 50.4%
2008 39.48 1204th 1577 23.7%
2009 51.72 1013th 1589 36.2%
2010 55.00 966th 1552 37.8%
2011 46.89 1059th 1552 31.8%
2012 42.70 1003rd 1566 36.0%
2013 37.45 1065th 1563 31.9%
2014 34.57 1096th 1533 28.5%
2015 54.93 715th 1580 54.7%
2016 42.53 922nd 1548 40.4%
2017 27.34 1063rd 1466 27.5%
2018 35.21 1006th 1448 30.5%
2019 32.67 947th 1408 32.7%
2021 25.33 878th 1153 23.9%
2022 25.20 994th 1344 26.0%
2023 27.17 1038th 1470 29.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.00 79th 180 56.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.67 949th 1397 32.1%
2019 44.92 626th 1134 44.8%
2021 26.95 601st 749 19.8%
2022 41.74 626th 1099 43.0%
2023 39.60 809th 1350 40.1%
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Rank History for Female students at WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.46 953rd 1443 34.0%
2019 29.13 859th 1171 26.6%
2021 12.40 850th 902 5.8%
2022 24.80 874th 1106 21.0%
2023 25.37 980th 1321 25.8%
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Rank History for Male students at WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.49 1021st 1446 29.4%
2019 27.98 883rd 1196 26.2%
2021 20.28 775th 915 15.3%
2022 21.25 909th 1139 20.2%
2023 34.28 858th 1334 35.7%
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Rank History for African American students at WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.51 112th 475 76.4%
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Rank History for White students at WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.66 1011th 1253 19.3%
2019 27.18 859th 1128 23.8%
2021 13.01 939th 1005 6.6%
2022 13.02 1015th 1102 7.9%
2023 21.61 983rd 1198 17.9%
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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.

WhitmoreBolles Elementary School Test Scores
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by a parent
Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Open Quote Whitmore-Bolles has teachers who work hard and care about kids. It is located in a changing neighborhood but staff is working toward meeting the changing needs of students and families. Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, April 28, 2014

Open Quote Whitmore Bolles offers many programs to help student achievement. They offer extended school day, extended school year, after school tutoring, student-teacher mentoring, plus some after school fun activities. Close Quote



Enrollment information for WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 472 1 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1989 477 1 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 464 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1991 434 0 4 4 1 n/a n/a 26 469
1992 461 2 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 454 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1994 328 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1995 322 1 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1996 322 1 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1997 316 2 7 12 2 n/a n/a -1 338
1998 319 4 6 10 0 n/a n/a -5 334
1999 346 2 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 264 4 5 10 0 n/a n/a 26 309
2001 287 10 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2002 261 7 2 17 11 n/a n/a 0 298
2003 261 7 2 17 11 n/a n/a 0 298
2004 248 10 2 17 9 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 254 13 2 21 7 n/a n/a 0 297
2006 243 17 3 17 4 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 231 20 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 243 16 3 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 273
2009 270 16 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 300
2010 263 22 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2011 247 16 2 9 2 0 0 0 276
2012 258 32 3 21 1 0 0 0 315
2013 249 29 5 24 1 0 0 0 308
2014 227 29 4 21 1 0 0 0 282
2015 237 31 3 21 2 0 0 0 294
2016 208 36 5 21 2 0 1 0 273
2017 206 37 5 22 3 0 1 0 274
2018 227 47 5 24 4 0 1 0 308
2019 218 41 4 21 3 0 3 0 290
2020 244 40 6 18 2 0 3 0 313
2021 216 35 7 14 2 0 2 0 276
2022 213 25 6 12 3 0 5 0 264
2023 232 33 9 14 2 0 9 0 299

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 WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 n/a n/a n/a
1989 487 n/a n/a 7.6
1990 472 40.0 11.8 7.6
1991 469 n/a n/a n/a
1992 475 n/a n/a 9.9
1993 464 n/a 0.0 13.6
1994 337 26.6 12.7 6.8
1995 339 19.6 17.3 8.8
1996 339 19.6 17.3 8.8
1997 338 21.0 16.1 7.4
1998 334 21.0 15.9 8.6
1999 362 22.0 16.5 6.1
2000 309 22.6 12.5 12
2001 309 22.8 13.6 10.4
2002 298 21.5 13.9 13.4
2003 298 21.5 13.9 13.4
2004 286 24.9 11.5 18.9
2005 297 24.1 12.3 15.2
2006 284 21.6 13.1 19
2007 268 20.0 13.4 19.4
2008 273 25.1 10.9 26.4
2009 300 24.7 12.1 33.7
2010 301 21.6 13.9 41.9
2011 276 21.3 12.9 43.8
2012 315 24.8 12.7 50.8
2013 308 25.5 12.0 48.4
2014 282 24.2 11.6 47.2
2015 294 23.0 12.7 49
2016 273 28.0 9.7 46.2
2017 274 28.4 9.6 46.4
2018 308 27.7 11.1 57.5
2019 290 32.1 9.0 60.3
2020 313 27.6 11.3 61.7
2021 276 29.7 9.2 59.4
2022 264 26.8 9.8 68.2
2023 299 29.9 9.9 69.2

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 WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 483 n/a n/a n/a
1989 487 n/a n/a 7.6
1990 472 40.0 11.8 7.6
1991 469 n/a n/a n/a
1992 475 n/a n/a 9.9
1993 464 n/a 0.0 13.6
1994 337 26.6 12.7 6.8
1995 339 19.6 17.3 8.8
1996 339 19.6 17.3 8.8
1997 338 21.0 16.1 7.4
1998 334 21.0 15.9 8.6
1999 362 22.0 16.5 6.1
2000 309 22.6 12.5 12
2001 309 22.8 13.6 10.4
2002 298 21.5 13.9 13.4
2003 298 21.5 13.9 13.4
2004 286 24.9 11.5 18.9
2005 297 24.1 12.3 15.2
2006 284 21.6 13.1 19
2007 268 20.0 13.4 19.4
2008 273 25.1 10.9 26.4
2009 300 24.7 12.1 33.7
2010 301 21.6 13.9 41.9
2011 276 21.3 12.9 43.8
2012 315 24.8 12.7 50.8
2013 308 25.5 12.0 48.4
2014 282 24.2 11.6 47.2
2015 294 23.0 12.7 49
2016 273 28.0 9.7 46.2
2017 274 28.4 9.6 46.4
2018 308 27.7 11.1 57.5
2019 290 32.1 9.0 60.3
2020 313 27.6 11.3 61.7
2021 276 29.7 9.2 59.4
2022 264 26.8 9.8 68.2
2023 299 29.9 9.9 69.2

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 WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,605 (10.3%) $13,996 (89.7%) $15,601
2020 $1,607 (10.6%) $13,591 (89.4%) $15,199
2021 $3,161 (17.5%) $14,870 (82.5%) $18,031
2022 $5,338 (24.1%) $16,827 (75.9%) $22,165

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

Impact of COVID-19 on WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 947th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1038th of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (WhitmoreBolles Elementary School)37.844.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)46.743.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (WhitmoreBolles Elementary School)46.743.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)54.351.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (WhitmoreBolles Elementary School)31.833.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)49.446
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (WhitmoreBolles Elementary School)22.25.9
 16.3%
   4th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)41.142.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (WhitmoreBolles Elementary School)4622.6
 23.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)48.543.1
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (WhitmoreBolles Elementary School)2616.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)3635.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (WhitmoreBolles Elementary School)189.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Dearborn City School District)16.513.6
 2.9%
   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 Students290299
 3.1%
African American4133
 19.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic2114
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White218232
 6.4%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.3%69.2%
 8.9%


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

Middle : Smith Middle School
High : Edsel Ford High School

Students at WhitmoreBolles Elementary School are 78% White, 11% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

WhitmoreBolles Elementary School ranks 1038th of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 299 students attended WhitmoreBolles Elementary School.


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