Central Grade School

Public PK, KG-6

 301 W Seventh St
       Traverse City, MI  49684-2428


(231) 933-5910

District: Traverse City Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
235th of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,895 Help


Students who attend Central Grade School usually attend:

Middle:    East Middle School
High:    Traverse City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.7%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Compare Details Central Grade School ranks better than 84% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.54. (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 Central Grade School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Grade School is 17.6. 8 elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Grade School is $13,895, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Grade School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Grade School 235th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Central Grade School in the ranking list.)

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Traverse City Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Traverse City Area Public Schools 163rd of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Grade School

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Rank History for all students at Central Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.47 77th 1545 95.0%
2007 86.81 40th 1565 97.4%
2008 79.46 224th 1577 85.8%
2009 73.22 398th 1589 75.0%
2010 68.03 597th 1552 61.5%
2011 66.79 564th 1552 63.7%
2012 43.06 994th 1566 36.5%
2013 71.74 410th 1563 73.8%
2014 72.25 382nd 1533 75.1%
2015 79.01 287th 1580 81.8%
2016 77.00 298th 1548 80.7%
2017 72.64 314th 1466 78.6%
2018 73.02 385th 1448 73.4%
2019 71.54 343rd 1408 75.6%
2021 85.74 121st 1153 89.5%
2022 74.81 278th 1344 79.3%
2023 81.54 235th 1470 84.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.68 325th 403 19.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.53 358th 1397 74.4%
2019 47.93 587th 1134 48.2%
2021 70.18 153rd 749 79.6%
2022 54.12 450th 1099 59.1%
2023 55.84 519th 1350 61.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.52 488th 1443 66.2%
2019 59.58 446th 1171 61.9%
2021 77.94 146th 902 83.8%
2022 68.03 284th 1106 74.3%
2023 82.16 167th 1321 87.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.22 315th 1446 78.2%
2019 70.63 304th 1196 74.6%
2021 83.75 96th 915 89.5%
2022 70.80 286th 1139 74.9%
2023 73.53 294th 1334 78.0%
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Rank History for White students at Central Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.14 422nd 1253 66.3%
2019 63.71 377th 1128 66.6%
2021 84.82 95th 1005 90.5%
2022 70.91 279th 1102 74.7%
2023 77.78 221st 1198 81.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Open Quote We have been thrilled with Central Grade School. Great teachers, beautiful historic building, and a fabulous TAG program. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central Grade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 438 2 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 445 1 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1990 563 1 0 8 5 n/a n/a -3 574
1991 480 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1992 420 0 1 6 4 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 437 1 2 7 10 n/a n/a 0 457
1994 450 0 3 11 9 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 454 1 5 9 9 n/a n/a 0 478
1996 454 1 5 9 9 n/a n/a 0 478
1997 450 2 14 4 7 n/a n/a 0 477
1998 457 2 8 7 4 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 466 2 6 9 6 n/a n/a 0 489
2000 436 4 8 11 6 n/a n/a 0 465
2001 426 5 7 6 6 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 519 8 6 9 11 n/a n/a 0 553
2003 519 8 6 9 11 n/a n/a 0 553
2004 584 12 5 12 17 n/a n/a 0 630
2005 426 5 5 20 12 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 398 5 6 16 15 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 411 6 7 4 11 n/a n/a 0 439
2008 436 4 7 3 12 n/a n/a 0 462
2009 537 1 10 15 17 n/a n/a 0 580
2010 554 1 10 11 15 n/a n/a 0 591
2011 455 4 14 16 15 0 13 0 517
2012 435 3 12 16 16 0 13 0 495
2013 529 4 12 18 18 0 8 0 589
2014 548 4 14 15 10 0 15 0 606
2015 577 9 10 13 6 0 20 0 635
2016 577 10 12 18 5 0 21 0 643
2017 595 8 12 21 2 1 18 0 657
2018 575 7 11 18 3 1 20 0 635
2019 554 7 19 19 1 0 20 0 620
2020 554 9 21 26 6 2 20 0 638
2021 483 8 20 30 8 1 15 0 565
2022 462 7 17 21 17 1 12 0 537
2023 432 9 14 26 14 1 20 0 516

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 Central Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 n/a n/a n/a
1989 456 n/a n/a 20.2
1990 574 33.0 17.3 18.6
1991 482 n/a n/a n/a
1992 431 n/a n/a 23.9
1993 457 n/a 0.0 24.3
1994 473 25.6 18.5 18.6
1995 478 26.0 18.4 20.9
1996 478 26.0 18.4 20.9
1997 477 26.0 18.3 25.6
1998 478 24.0 19.9 15.3
1999 489 24.0 20.4 18
2000 465 24.7 18.8 30.1
2001 450 24.2 18.6 25.8
2002 553 30.3 18.3 23
2003 553 30.3 18.3 23
2004 630 32.5 19.4 20.5
2005 468 23.7 19.7 30.1
2006 440 23.7 18.6 35.7
2007 439 23.2 18.9 22.1
2008 462 22.1 20.9 30.5
2009 580 31.4 18.5 41.7
2010 591 31.1 18.9 43.3
2011 517 26.3 19.6 52.4
2012 495 27.4 18.0 55.6
2013 589 33.4 17.6 46
2014 606 33.5 18.0 46.2
2015 635 36.0 17.6 38.1
2016 643 38.0 16.9 33
2017 657 38.4 17.1 41.4
2018 635 39.1 16.2 43.1
2019 620 37.3 16.6 42.6
2020 638 36.2 17.6 43.6
2021 565 31.1 18.1 39.5
2022 537 30.8 17.4 41.9
2023 516 29.2 17.6 47.1

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 Central Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 n/a n/a n/a
1989 456 n/a n/a 20.2
1990 574 33.0 17.3 18.6
1991 482 n/a n/a n/a
1992 431 n/a n/a 23.9
1993 457 n/a 0.0 24.3
1994 473 25.6 18.5 18.6
1995 478 26.0 18.4 20.9
1996 478 26.0 18.4 20.9
1997 477 26.0 18.3 25.6
1998 478 24.0 19.9 15.3
1999 489 24.0 20.4 18
2000 465 24.7 18.8 30.1
2001 450 24.2 18.6 25.8
2002 553 30.3 18.3 23
2003 553 30.3 18.3 23
2004 630 32.5 19.4 20.5
2005 468 23.7 19.7 30.1
2006 440 23.7 18.6 35.7
2007 439 23.2 18.9 22.1
2008 462 22.1 20.9 30.5
2009 580 31.4 18.5 41.7
2010 591 31.1 18.9 43.3
2011 517 26.3 19.6 52.4
2012 495 27.4 18.0 55.6
2013 589 33.4 17.6 46
2014 606 33.5 18.0 46.2
2015 635 36.0 17.6 38.1
2016 643 38.0 16.9 33
2017 657 38.4 17.1 41.4
2018 635 39.1 16.2 43.1
2019 620 37.3 16.6 42.6
2020 638 36.2 17.6 43.6
2021 565 31.1 18.1 39.5
2022 537 30.8 17.4 41.9
2023 516 29.2 17.6 47.1

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 Central Grade School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $828 (7.9%) $9,692 (92.1%) $10,520
2020 $1,258 (11.3%) $9,918 (88.7%) $11,176
2021 $1,160 (9.3%) $11,318 (90.7%) $12,479
2022 $2,507 (18.0%) $11,388 (82.0%) $13,895

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Grade School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 343rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 235th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Grade School)47.943.7
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)60.152.2
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Central Grade School)42.733.8
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)55.550.2
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Grade School)66.270.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)55.954.4
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Central Grade School)52.255
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)49.839.9
 9.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Grade School)62.770.8
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Traverse City Area Public Schools)59.554
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Central Grade School)5456.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Traverse City Area Public Schools)43.537.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Central Grade School)31.742.5
 10.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Traverse City Area Public Schools)15.619.1
 3.5%
   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 Students620516
 16.8%
African American79
 28.6%
American Indian114
 1300%
Asian1914
 26.3%
Hispanic1926
 36.8%
Pacific Islander01
White554432
 22%
Two or More Races2020
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%47.1%
 4.5%


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Students at Central Grade School are 84% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Central Grade School.

Central Grade School ranks 235th of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Central Grade School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Middle School
High : Traverse City High School


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