Francis A Higgins Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 29901 24 Mile Rd
       Chesterfield, MI  48051-1760


(586) 493-5210

District: L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
604th of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,348 Help


Students who attend Francis A Higgins Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Middle School East
High:    High School North

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.4%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.8% Help


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Compare Details Francis A Higgins Elementary School ranks better than 58.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.66. (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 (78.4%), Hispanic (9.5%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis A Higgins Elementary School is 14.8, which is the 3rd best among 9 elementary schools in the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis A Higgins Elementary School is $12,348. 7 elementary schools in the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Francis A Higgins Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Francis A Higgins Elementary School 604th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Francis A Higgins Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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L'Anse Creuse Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks L'Anse Creuse Public Schools 285th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Francis A Higgins Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Francis A Higgins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.25 174th 1545 88.7%
2007 80.61 187th 1565 88.1%
2008 80.50 193rd 1577 87.8%
2009 76.05 321st 1589 79.8%
2010 68.92 566th 1552 63.5%
2011 74.78 354th 1552 77.2%
2012 71.35 415th 1566 73.5%
2013 66.23 513th 1563 67.2%
2014 69.15 445th 1533 71.0%
2015 76.79 324th 1580 79.5%
2016 61.93 568th 1548 63.3%
2017 49.92 691st 1466 52.9%
2018 57.26 661st 1448 54.4%
2019 47.82 706th 1408 49.9%
2021 50.58 507th 1153 56.0%
2022 54.13 570th 1344 57.6%
2023 55.66 604th 1470 58.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Francis A Higgins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.52 46th 81 43.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Francis A Higgins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.08 684th 1397 51.0%
2019 50.72 531st 1134 53.2%
2021 43.38 424th 749 43.4%
2022 38.24 682nd 1099 37.9%
2023 42.79 757th 1350 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Francis A Higgins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.54 593rd 1443 58.9%
2019 56.20 483rd 1171 58.8%
2021 42.30 512th 902 43.2%
2022 54.48 456th 1106 58.8%
2023 51.84 577th 1321 56.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Francis A Higgins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.45 727th 1446 49.7%
2019 37.89 756th 1196 36.8%
2021 50.35 415th 915 54.6%
2022 39.89 679th 1139 40.4%
2023 48.38 650th 1334 51.3%
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Rank History for White students at Francis A Higgins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.33 651st 1253 48.0%
2019 38.12 716th 1128 36.5%
2021 53.56 428th 1005 57.4%
2022 56.38 456th 1102 58.6%
2023 49.65 585th 1198 51.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Francis A Higgins Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 520 8 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1996 520 8 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1997 520 8 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 646 16 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1999 671 46 6 18 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2000 724 10 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2001 851 12 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 869
2002 570 29 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2003 570 29 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2004 618 32 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 662
2005 606 51 3 10 4 n/a n/a 0 674
2006 564 36 4 13 4 n/a n/a 0 621
2007 545 41 6 18 4 n/a n/a 15 629
2008 514 55 8 24 4 n/a n/a 2 607
2009 558 53 5 27 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2010 449 20 6 21 0 n/a n/a 29 525
2011 463 25 3 23 0 0 22 0 536
2012 455 23 2 31 0 1 26 0 538
2013 426 26 2 34 0 1 29 0 518
2014 408 24 1 33 0 0 38 0 504
2015 385 17 1 37 0 1 38 0 479
2016 370 12 0 39 0 0 44 0 465
2017 384 12 0 38 0 0 55 0 489
2018 372 17 0 47 0 0 51 0 487
2019 348 21 1 44 0 0 48 0 462
2020 341 21 1 50 0 0 46 0 459
2021 344 20 2 37 0 0 34 0 437
2022 374 38 4 42 0 0 32 0 490
2023 330 20 1 40 0 0 30 0 421

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

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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 Francis A Higgins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 545 20.0 27.3 11.9
1996 545 20.0 27.3 11.9
1997 545 23.0 23.7 15.2
1998 680 27.0 25.2 12.4
1999 741 28.0 26.5 16.5
2000 741 27.0 27.4 12.1
2001 869 31.0 28.0 12.7
2002 604 31.0 19.5 15.4
2003 604 31.0 19.5 15.4
2004 662 31.5 21.0 15.9
2005 674 32.0 21.1 19
2006 621 26.6 23.3 18.2
2007 629 25.2 25.0 21.7
2008 607 27.4 22.2 27.4
2009 643 27.5 23.4 33.3
2010 525 26.7 19.6 41.5
2011 536 26.5 20.1 42
2012 538 27.8 19.3 43.9
2013 518 26.7 19.3 40.7
2014 504 26.6 18.8 42.5
2015 479 28.0 17.1 40.7
2016 465 27.0 17.2 43.2
2017 489 26.0 18.7 41.5
2018 487 27.1 17.9 43.3
2019 462 26.1 17.6 43.3
2020 459 24.9 18.4 44.9
2021 437 26.3 16.5 44.2
2022 490 31.6 15.5 43.9
2023 421 28.3 14.8 42.8

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 Francis A Higgins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 545 20.0 27.3 11.9
1996 545 20.0 27.3 11.9
1997 545 23.0 23.7 15.2
1998 680 27.0 25.2 12.4
1999 741 28.0 26.5 16.5
2000 741 27.0 27.4 12.1
2001 869 31.0 28.0 12.7
2002 604 31.0 19.5 15.4
2003 604 31.0 19.5 15.4
2004 662 31.5 21.0 15.9
2005 674 32.0 21.1 19
2006 621 26.6 23.3 18.2
2007 629 25.2 25.0 21.7
2008 607 27.4 22.2 27.4
2009 643 27.5 23.4 33.3
2010 525 26.7 19.6 41.5
2011 536 26.5 20.1 42
2012 538 27.8 19.3 43.9
2013 518 26.7 19.3 40.7
2014 504 26.6 18.8 42.5
2015 479 28.0 17.1 40.7
2016 465 27.0 17.2 43.2
2017 489 26.0 18.7 41.5
2018 487 27.1 17.9 43.3
2019 462 26.1 17.6 43.3
2020 459 24.9 18.4 44.9
2021 437 26.3 16.5 44.2
2022 490 31.6 15.5 43.9
2023 421 28.3 14.8 42.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Francis A Higgins Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $979 (8.8%) $10,171 (91.2%) $11,150
2020 $979 (8.8%) $10,130 (91.2%) $11,109
2021 $1,062 (9.2%) $10,453 (90.8%) $11,516
2022 $1,962 (15.9%) $10,386 (84.1%) $12,348

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis A Higgins Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 706th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 604th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Francis A Higgins Elementary School)45.937.7
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)4840.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Francis A Higgins Elementary School)55.444.3
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Math (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)48.339.4
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Francis A Higgins Elementary School)43.255.1
 11.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)53.250.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Francis A Higgins Elementary School)40.737.7
 3%
   4th Grade Math (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)40.839.6
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Francis A Higgins Elementary School)46.354.4
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)56.347.4
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Francis A Higgins Elementary School)37.539.1
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)35.530.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Francis A Higgins Elementary School)17.521.7
 4.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (L'Anse Creuse Public Schools)21.217.4
 3.8%
   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 Students462421
 8.9%
African American2120
 4.8%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic4440
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White348330
 5.2%
Two or More Races4830
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.3%42.8%
 0.5%


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Students who attend Francis A Higgins Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Middle School East
High : High School North

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Francis A Higgins Elementary School.

Students at Francis A Higgins Elementary School are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Francis A Higgins Elementary School ranks 604th of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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