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Tonda Elementary School

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Tonda Elementary School ranks 172 nd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

172^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Tonda Elementary School in Canton, MI, is a consistently high-performing school within the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district, serving 476 students in grades PK through 5.

Tonda stands out for its exceptional math instruction. In the most recent school year, 70.6% of 3rd graders and 65.9% of 4th graders were proficient in math—well above district averages (58.6% and 56.9%) and far exceeding state averages (42.9% and 39.4%). The school also shines in 5th-grade social studies, where 55.7% of students are proficient, more than double the state average. Another major strength is attendance: Tonda's chronic absenteeism rate is just 8.2%, less than half the district rate (19.3%) and roughly a third of the state rate (27.9%). This strong attendance likely contributes to academic success, a pattern visible when comparing nearby schools. For example, Isbister Elementary School (1.6 miles away) also has low absenteeism (7.2%) and top-tier test scores, while Hulsing Elementary School (1.9 miles away) has a 24.8% absenteeism rate and significantly lower performance. Tonda also demonstrates outstanding support for students with special needs and those from low socio-economic backgrounds, ranking in the 96th and 97th percentiles statewide for effectiveness with these groups.

While Tonda has a stellar track record—ranking in the top 12% of Michigan elementary schools for over a decade—its most recent ranking (172nd) is a slight step back from its peak in 2022-2024, when it placed in the top 8%. For example, 3rd-grade ELA proficiency dropped from 75.4% in 2023-2024 to 52.9% recently. This dip may be a temporary fluctuation, but it's worth watching. Compared to nearby peers, Tonda and Isbister are both top-tier, while Miller Elementary School and Hulsing struggle more, despite similar district resources. This disparity highlights how school-level factors like leadership and family engagement can make a big difference. For parents, Tonda offers a strong academic foundation, particularly in math, with a supportive environment that keeps kids in class and helps diverse learners thrive.

476

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,564

Per pupil spending ?

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

46501 Warren Rd
Canton, MI 48187-1463

(734) 416-6100

District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

Students who attend Tonda Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Canton High School
	Plymouth High School
	Salem High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

Asian:

6.9%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (60% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Michigan elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg55%

Michigan avg38%

172^nd of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 13Elementary Schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

106^th of 625Plymouth-Canton Community 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	87.4	172 of 1492	88.5%	★★★★☆
2025	87.8	161 of 1488	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	89.6	122 of 1486	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	89.6	118 of 1470	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	86.1	142 of 1344	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	87.0	107 of 1153	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	86.8	130 of 1408	90.8%	★★★★★
2018	88.9	126 of 1448	91.3%	★★★★★
2017	82.9	166 of 1466	88.7%	★★★★☆
2016	80.2	250 of 1548	83.9%	★★★★☆
2015	84.2	183 of 1580	88.4%	★★★★☆
2014	76.1	324 of 1533	78.9%	★★★★☆
2013	73.5	373 of 1563	76.1%	★★★★☆
2012	81.3	236 of 1566	84.9%	★★★★☆
2011	77.8	257 of 1552	83.4%	★★★★☆
2010	74.9	328 of 1552	78.9%	★★★★☆
2009	78.2	259 of 1589	83.7%	★★★★☆
2008	72.7	401 of 1577	74.6%	★★★★☆
2007	77.6	255 of 1565	83.7%	★★★★☆
2006	69.9	443 of 1545	71.3%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	72.2	57 of 270	78.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	83.7	165 of 1343	87.7%	★★★★☆
2025	89.1	97 of 1338	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	84.8	143 of 1342	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	86.4	119 of 1321	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	85.0	114 of 1106	89.7%	★★★★☆
2021	79.4	127 of 902	85.9%	★★★★☆
2019	78.7	173 of 1171	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	84.5	165 of 1443	88.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	71.2	276 of 1352	79.6%	★★★★☆
2025	86.0	90 of 1346	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	92.3	37 of 1381	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	73.4	228 of 1350	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	91.6	21 of 1099	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	86.9	89 of 1397	93.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	85.9	164 of 1372	88.0%	★★★★☆
2025	80.9	227 of 1366	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	88.9	100 of 1347	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	88.6	95 of 1334	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	81.2	166 of 1139	85.4%	★★★★☆
2021	83.8	95 of 915	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	86.3	104 of 1196	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	89.0	105 of 1446	92.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	91.0	8 of 225	96.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	83.4	184 of 1199	84.7%	★★★★☆
2025	82.6	180 of 1206	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	86.2	116 of 1204	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	85.3	132 of 1198	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	81.4	159 of 1102	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	85.1	93 of 1005	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	84.0	126 of 1128	88.8%	★★★★☆
2018	82.3	164 of 1253	86.9%	★★★★☆

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)

Special Education (2024)96th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)88th percentile~ school

Female (2026)88th percentile~ school

White (2026)85th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)80th percentile-9 vs school

English Language Learner (2018)79th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Math65%+27 vs state

English Language Arts59%+18 vs state

Social Studies56%+28 vs state

Science54%+14 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, January 26, 2015

My oldest is in Kindergarten so the whole school "thing" is new to me. The staff and parents at Tonda have made the transition for both my daughter and myself. The Kids Time program is also great. As a working mom having to leave my child not only in child care but in a whole new program was a little unnerving. The staff for Kids Time is wonderful. My daughter loves kids time and gets upset when if there are days she doesn't go. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tonda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	46501 Warren Rd	Canton	48187	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 416-6100	476	28	17.1	14.1%	381 (80.0%)	15 (3.2%)	19 (4.0%)	33 (6.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)	87.4	172^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	88.5%		87.8	161^st of 1488 public elementary schools	89.2%	11			52.9	64.6	58.6			70.6	65.9	58.0			54.3		55.7		$16,564	$661	$15,903
Gallimore Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8375 N Sheldon Rd	Canton	48187	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(734) 416-3155	336	23	14.9	4.5%	122 (36.3%)	8 (2.4%)	5 (1.5%)	179 (53.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.7%)								(n/a)			1334.4	1432.6	1538.3			1343.7	1438.3	1532.6			97.7		93.8		$15,985	$720	$15,265
Miller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	43721 Hanford Rd	Canton	48187	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 416-4800	480	29	16.4	36.0%	290 (60.4%)	92 (19.2%)	32 (6.7%)	35 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.5%)	52.1	668^th of 1492 public elementary schools	55.2%		56.9	609^th of 1488 public elementary schools	59.1%	59			41.3	26.9	49.3			56.0	36.7	22.2			45.8		33.3		$15,997	$643	$15,354
Canton Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	49100 Ford Rd	Canton	48187	Wayne County	Canton Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 453-9517	774	37	20.8	35.3%	151 (19.5%)	191 (24.7%)	51 (6.6%)	303 (39.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (9.7%)	84.4	213^th of 1492 public elementary schools	85.7%		81.5	254^th of 1488 public elementary schools	82.9%	41	78.0	58.0	44.6	58.4	73.6	67.8	83.6	51.8	51.7	58.2	52.5	74.5	63.3	56.0	57.8	68.0	$12,166	$586	$11,580
Isbister Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9300 N Canton Center Rd	Plymouth	48170	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 416-6050	422	28	15.2	13.5%	346 (82.0%)	13 (3.1%)	25 (5.9%)	12 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)	90	134^th of 1492 public elementary schools	91.0%		94.5	59^th of 1488 public elementary schools	96.0%	75			75.0	63.8	63.6			78.1	72.5	54.5			61.0		42.9		$16,863	$507	$16,356
Hoben Elementary School	Public	K-5	44680 Saltz Rd	Canton	48187	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 981-8670	443	27	16.6	24.6%	300 (67.7%)	40 (9.0%)	32 (7.2%)	48 (10.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	79.8	266^th of 1492 public elementary schools	82.2%		68.9	425^th of 1488 public elementary schools	71.4%	159			55.6	53.3	68.3			57.5	56.4	42.6			63.9		37.7		$15,537	$510	$15,027
Dodson Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	205 N Beck Rd	Canton	48187	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(734) 981-8003	470	32	14.6	20.4%	294 (62.6%)	48 (10.2%)	13 (2.8%)	76 (16.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.4%)	84.6	207^th of 1492 public elementary schools	86.1%		82.5	237^th of 1488 public elementary schools	84.1%	30			50.0	63.1	69.0			56.9	61.9	59.2			59.2		40.8		$18,722	$373	$18,349
Hulsing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8055 Fleet St	Canton	48187	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 416-7532	468	28	16.4	35.7%	283 (60.5%)	94 (20.1%)	24 (5.1%)	24 (5.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.5%)	36.1	914^th of 1492 public elementary schools	38.7%		49.5	724^th of 1488 public elementary schools	51.3%	190			45.1	34.2	29.1			26.8	30.1	24.4			29.5		26.6		$15,907	$722	$15,185
Smith Elementary School	Public	K-5	1298 McKinley St	Plymouth	48170	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 416-4860	364	22	16.7	11.8%	297 (81.6%)	16 (4.4%)	14 (3.8%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.1%)	91.2	114^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.4%		88.6	144^th of 1488 public elementary schools	90.3%	30			54.2	63.8	74.6			59.3	74.5	63.5			69.8		58.7		$17,933	$367	$17,565
Workman Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	250 N Denton Rd	Canton	48187	Wayne County	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(734) 582-6700	637	36	17.8	10.7%	374 (58.7%)	59 (9.3%)	28 (4.4%)	143 (22.4%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.1%)	76.1	321^st of 1492 public elementary schools	78.5%		81.4	256^th of 1488 public elementary schools	82.8%	65			56.6	53.1	60.2			65.7	35.4	48.7			61.1		37.2		$16,400	$596	$15,804

Frequently Asked Questions about Tonda Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Tonda Elementary School?

Students at Tonda Elementary School are 80% White, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Is Tonda Elementary School a good school?

Tonda Elementary School ranks 172^nd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Tonda Elementary School attend?

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

High : Canton High School
High : Plymouth High School
High : Salem High School

What district is Tonda Elementary School in?

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

How many students attend Tonda Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 476 students attended Tonda Elementary School.

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