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Stambaugh Elementary School

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Stambaugh Elementary School ranks 820 th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

820^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Stambaugh Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Iron River, Michigan, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 365 students. The school is part of the West Iron County Public Schools district, which is ranked 243 out of 613 school districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stambaugh Elementary School has seen fluctuating performance rankings over the years, ranging from a high of 278 out of 1,153 Michigan elementary schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 950 out of 1,466 in 2016-2017. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, has been mixed, with generally lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts compared to the state and district averages, but more variable performance in Mathematics. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 26.7% to 32.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state and national averages.

Stambaugh Elementary School serves a high proportion of students from low-income families, with 70.41% to 74.54% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. This socioeconomic challenge may contribute to the school's performance issues, as the school's per-student spending has increased from $12,607 in 2021-2022 to $14,546 in 2023-2024, and the student-teacher ratio has ranged from 15.5 to 17.5 in recent years. Addressing the root causes of these challenges will be crucial for Stambaugh Elementary School to improve its academic outcomes and support its diverse student population.

353

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,546

Per pupil spending ?

63.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 Washington Ave
Iron River, MI 49935-2100

(906) 265-6141

District: West Iron County Public Schools

Students who attend Stambaugh Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Iron County Middle High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.4%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Hispanic:

5.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 47th percentile in 2015 → 45th in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

Michigan avg39%

820^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

243^rd of 613West Iron County Public 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
2025	43.4	820 of 1488	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.9	884 of 1486	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.2	749 of 1470	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.6	446 of 1344	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.6	278 of 1153	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	46.9	723 of 1408	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.4	843 of 1448	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.1	950 of 1466	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	58.0	640 of 1548	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	49.5	842 of 1580	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.4	913 of 1533	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.5	892 of 1563	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.6	1009 of 1566	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	57.6	844 of 1552	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.2	979 of 1552	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	55.3	919 of 1589	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	42.2	1173 of 1577	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	32.1	1290 of 1565	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	38.4	1209 of 1545	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	31.9	891 of 1338	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.4	813 of 1342	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.8	649 of 1321	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.5	374 of 1106	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.6	161 of 902	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	49.4	573 of 1171	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.4	766 of 1443	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	49.3	643 of 1346	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.1	697 of 1381	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.9	517 of 1350	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.9	132 of 1099	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	84.4	42 of 749	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	55.4	460 of 1134	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.3	703 of 1397	49.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	45.5	726 of 1366	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.6	816 of 1347	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.1	763 of 1334	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.4	529 of 1139	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.5	328 of 915	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.3	898 of 1196	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.7	892 of 1446	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	32.1	844 of 1206	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.7	916 of 1204	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.0	766 of 1198	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.5	453 of 1102	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.9	287 of 1005	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	36.3	746 of 1128	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.9	854 of 1253	31.8%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2025)52nd percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)47th percentile~ school

Female (2025)33rd percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)30th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Math39%~ state avg

English Language Arts37%-5 vs state

Science34%-6 vs state

Social Studies23%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th 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
Stambaugh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	700 Washington Ave	Iron River	49935	Iron County	West Iron County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 265-6141	353	23	15.0	63.7%	305 (86.4%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.1%)	43.4	820^th of 1488 public elementary schools	44.9%		37.9	884^th of 1486 public elementary schools	40.5%	64	42.6	28.3	37.0	49.2	32.6	34.2	34.2	23.3	$14,546	$2,014	$12,532

Frequently Asked Questions about Stambaugh Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Stambaugh Elementary School?

Students at Stambaugh Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Stambaugh Elementary School in?

West Iron County Public Schools

How many students attend Stambaugh Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 353 students attended Stambaugh Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Stambaugh Elementary School attend?

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

High : West Iron County Middle High School

Is Stambaugh Elementary School a good school?

Stambaugh Elementary School ranks 820^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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