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Houghton Elementary School

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Houghton Elementary School ranks 189 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

189^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Houghton Elementary School serves 618 students in grades K-5 in Houghton, Michigan, as part of the Houghton-Portage Township School District, and stands out as the top-performing elementary school in the Houghton-Hancock area.

Your child will likely thrive academically at Houghton Elementary. The school consistently outperforms state averages by wide margins across all subjects. For example, 5th graders achieve 70.5% proficiency in science compared to just 40% statewide, and 4th graders hit 68.3% in math versus 39.4% statewide. When compared to nearby schools like Barkell Elementary School (just 1.7 miles away), CLK Elementary School, EB Holman Elementary School, and South Range Elementary School, Houghton ranks 189th statewide versus 456th or lower for its peers. The school also excels with students from lower-income backgrounds, ranking in the 95th percentile statewide for this group—a remarkable achievement that shows effective support for all learners. Chronic absenteeism is low at just 12%, far better than the state average of 27.9%, meaning your child will be in a school where consistent attendance is the norm.

One area to watch is a gradual decline from its peak performance in 2020-2021, when it ranked 46th statewide. More recently, 3rd grade reading proficiency has dropped from 64.3% to 48% over two years, and the school now ranks 189th. While still strong (87th percentile), this trend suggests the school is facing some challenges in early literacy. Additionally, spending per student ($14,247) is comparable to nearby schools, yet outcomes are substantially better—a sign of efficient resource use. If you're choosing between elementary schools in the area, Houghton Elementary offers the strongest academic foundation, particularly in science and math, with a proven track record of lifting up students from all backgrounds.

618

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,247

Per pupil spending ?

27.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

92%

Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines (2025-26)

Exemptions: 6.9% (any vaccine)

203 W Jacker Ave
Houghton, MI 49931-2265

(906) 482-0456

District: Houghton-Portage Township School District

Students who attend Houghton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Houghton Middle School
High:	Houghton Central High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Asian:

5.2%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (59% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Michigan elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Michigan avg38%

189^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 6% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 625Houghton-Portage Township 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	85.5	189 of 1492	87.3%	★★★★☆
2025	86.5	185 of 1488	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	88.8	136 of 1486	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	88.7	128 of 1470	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	88.3	118 of 1344	91.2%	★★★★★
2021	93.1	46 of 1153	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	91.7	74 of 1408	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	93.0	64 of 1448	95.6%	★★★★★
2017	90.9	65 of 1466	95.6%	★★★★★
2016	90.5	93 of 1548	94.0%	★★★★★
2015	84.5	176 of 1580	88.9%	★★★★☆
2014	75.7	329 of 1533	78.5%	★★★★☆
2013	73.2	378 of 1563	75.8%	★★★★☆
2012	71.7	413 of 1566	73.6%	★★★★☆
2011	72.0	435 of 1552	72.0%	★★★★☆
2010	72.8	417 of 1552	73.1%	★★★★☆
2009	72.9	412 of 1589	74.1%	★★★★☆
2008	68.0	554 of 1577	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.4	466 of 1565	70.2%	★★★★☆
2006	61.5	681 of 1545	55.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	84.5	156 of 1343	88.4%	★★★★☆
2025	82.0	192 of 1338	85.7%	★★★★☆
2024	85.1	140 of 1342	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	85.5	128 of 1321	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	80.4	150 of 1106	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	82.6	103 of 902	88.6%	★★★★☆
2019	91.3	47 of 1171	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	91.6	63 of 1443	95.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	89.5	66 of 1352	95.1%	★★★★★
2025	83.5	116 of 1346	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	92.0	39 of 1381	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	71.4	256 of 1350	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	89.7	34 of 1099	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	94.8	11 of 749	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	83.2	82 of 1134	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	85.9	104 of 1397	92.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	81.1	215 of 1372	84.3%	★★★★☆
2025	84.3	174 of 1366	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	86.8	128 of 1347	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	86.1	127 of 1334	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	87.2	99 of 1139	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	95.0	19 of 915	97.9%	★★★★★
2019	89.4	74 of 1196	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	91.3	72 of 1446	95.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	76.9	240 of 1199	80.0%	★★★★☆
2025	78.5	235 of 1206	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	81.7	175 of 1204	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.3	180 of 1198	85.0%	★★★★☆
2022	81.1	161 of 1102	85.4%	★★★★☆
2021	89.2	58 of 1005	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	87.2	98 of 1128	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	88.0	96 of 1253	92.3%	★★★★★

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)95th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)88th percentile~ school

Male (2026)84th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)80th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science70%+30 vs state

Math59%+21 vs state

English Language Arts59%+18 vs state

Social Studies48%+21 vs state

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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)		Vaccination (2025-26)		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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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	Vaccination: Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Houghton Elementary School	Public	K-5	203 W Jacker Ave	Houghton	49931	Houghton County	Houghton-Portage Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 482-0456	618	37	16.7	27.8%	555 (89.8%)	10 (1.6%)	4 (0.6%)	32 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.6%)	85.5	189^th of 1492 public elementary schools	87.3%		86.5	185^th of 1488 public elementary schools	87.6%	4			48.0	68.3	60.7			52.0	68.3	57.1			70.5		48.2		92%	6.9%	$14,247	$939	$13,308
Barkell Elementary School	Public	K-5	1201 N Elevation St	Hancock	49930	Houghton County	Hancock Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 487-9030	257	18	14.6	42.0%	236 (91.8%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	66.8	456^th of 1492 public elementary schools	69.4%		61.5	545^th of 1488 public elementary schools	63.4%	89			65.2	42.9	40.5			67.4	60.0	35.1			37.8		29.7		87.5%	6.3%	$14,293	$1,370	$12,923
South Range Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2 Whealkate Dr	South Range	49963	Houghton County	Adams Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 482-0599	204	18	11.4	42.6%	202 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	59.7	563^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	62.3%		85.8	193^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	87.0%	370			34.4	28.9	55.6	68.2		56.3	26.3	29.6	72.7		51.9		40.7		83.3%	12.5%	$16,559	$1,087	$15,473
EB Holman Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-8	50870 Holman School Rd	Atlantic Mine	49905	Houghton County	Stanton Township Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(906) 482-2797	183	10	18.3	56.3%	177 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.9	558^th of 1492 public elementary schools	62.6%		67.1	462^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	69.0%	96			38.5	40.0	35.0	61.5	35.0	53.9	48.0	20.0	1615.2	55.0	60.0		40.0		72.2%	25%	$12,142	$1,141	$11,000
CLK Elementary School	Public	K-5	57070 Mine St	Calumet	49913	Houghton County	Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 337-0311	496	32	15.5	49.4%	480 (96.8%)	4 (0.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	51.9	671^st of 1492 public elementary schools	55.0%		56.5	619^th of 1488 public elementary schools	58.4%	52			52.7	44.8	27.2			59.5	47.1	17.3			38.3		27.2		66.3%	29.2%	$13,881	$958	$12,923

Frequently Asked Questions about Houghton Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Houghton Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Houghton Middle School
High : Houghton Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Houghton Elementary School?

Students at Houghton Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Houghton Elementary School in?

Houghton-Portage Township School District

Is Houghton Elementary School a good school?

Houghton Elementary School ranks 189^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Houghton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 618 students attended Houghton Elementary School.

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2021–22 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 19, 2026

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2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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