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Eastern Elementary School

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Eastern Elementary School ranks 483 rd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

483^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Eastern Elementary School in Traverse City, MI, is a mid-sized public school serving 475 students in grades PK-5 as part of the highly-rated Traverse City Area Public Schools district.

Eastern Elementary stands out most dramatically in its early-grade instruction. In the most recent testing year, 3rd-grade students achieved exceptional results, with 70.4% proficient in English Language Arts and 76.1% proficient in Math—far surpassing both the district averages (49.6% and 51.8%) and state averages (38.2% and 42.9%). These scores are actually higher than those at nearby high-performing schools like Willow Hill Elementary and Central Grade School, despite those schools holding higher overall state rankings. Eastern also excels at supporting students from lower socio-economic backgrounds, ranking in the 91st percentile statewide for effectiveness with this group. Additionally, the school has a notably low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.8%, far below the district average of 18.6% and the state average of 27.9%, indicating strong student engagement and attendance habits.

However, parents should be aware of some inconsistencies in upper-grade performance. While 3rd-grade scores are stellar, 4th and 5th-grade results are more mixed, with 5th-grade Math proficiency dropping to just 25% compared to the district's 43.2%. This pattern could reflect a particularly strong primary program or a specific cohort of students facing challenges as they advance. Math scores in upper grades have also shown significant year-to-year volatility. On a positive note, Eastern achieves these results cost-effectively, spending $14,502 per student—less than nearby schools like Courtade Elementary ($17,823) or Blair Elementary ($20,986). For parents prioritizing strong early elementary foundations and equitable support for all learners, Eastern offers compelling advantages worth exploring.

475

Students ?

18.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,502

Per pupil spending ?

20.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1600 Eastern Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686-2843

(231) 933-5600

District: Traverse City Area Public Schools

Students who attend Eastern Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Middle School
High:	Central High School
	Traverse City High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Asian:

4.0%

Hispanic:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 63rd percentile in 2023 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (48% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 68th (2026) from a 63rd-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Michigan median (68th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg47%

Michigan avg38%

483^rd of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 11Elementary Schools in the Traverse City Area Public Schools

146^th of 625Traverse City Area 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	65.5	483 of 1492	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.8	354 of 1488	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.7	342 of 1486	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	60.3	543 of 1470	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.7	472 of 1344	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.2	304 of 1153	73.6%	★★★★☆
2019	74.3	307 of 1408	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	64.9	527 of 1448	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.0	383 of 1466	73.9%	★★★★☆
2016	75.0	327 of 1548	78.9%	★★★★☆
2015	75.4	350 of 1580	77.8%	★★★★☆
2014	64.2	550 of 1533	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.3	434 of 1563	72.2%	★★★★☆
2012	64.9	524 of 1566	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	77.6	265 of 1552	82.9%	★★★★☆
2010	73.4	393 of 1552	74.7%	★★★★☆
2009	73.5	389 of 1589	75.5%	★★★★☆
2008	69.9	502 of 1577	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.6	460 of 1565	70.6%	★★★★☆
2006	72.0	386 of 1545	75.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.4	295 of 1343	78.0%	★★★★☆
2025	63.1	428 of 1338	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.3	410 of 1342	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.5	406 of 1321	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.9	423 of 1106	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.8	173 of 902	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.7	332 of 1171	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	67.2	455 of 1443	68.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	51.8	581 of 1352	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	83.5	117 of 1346	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	76.3	211 of 1381	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	55.2	528 of 1350	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.6	168 of 1099	84.7%	★★★★☆
2019	84.4	75 of 1134	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	67.5	361 of 1397	74.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	51.5	622 of 1372	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	76.0	294 of 1366	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	74.1	291 of 1347	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	54.1	571 of 1334	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.1	325 of 1139	71.5%	★★★★☆
2021	52.3	400 of 915	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.5	363 of 1196	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.1	581 of 1446	59.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	58.8	460 of 1199	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.3	382 of 1206	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.2	403 of 1204	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.7	539 of 1198	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.6	364 of 1102	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.9	261 of 1005	74.0%	★★★★☆
2019	69.6	300 of 1128	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	55.1	554 of 1253	55.8%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2008	80.0	120 of 839	85.7%	★★★★☆
2007	76.0	178 of 823	78.4%	★★★★☆
2006	85.7	48 of 806	94.0%	★★★★★

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)

Elementary school

Female (2026)78th percentile+10 vs school

White (2026)62nd percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)57th percentile-11 vs school

Male (2026)55th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts59%+18 vs state

Math47%+9 vs state

Science40%~ state avg

Social Studies29%~ state avg

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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
Eastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Eastern Ave	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 933-5600	475	26	18.5	20.2%	428 (90.1%)	10 (2.1%)	11 (2.3%)	19 (4.0%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	65.5	483^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	67.6%		73.8	354^th of 1488 public elementary schools	76.2%	129			70.4	57.5	50.0			76.1	41.3	25.0			39.5		28.9		$14,502	$731	$13,770
Traverse Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	933 Rose St	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-3500	245	18	13.2	73.1%	148 (60.4%)	22 (9.0%)	36 (14.7%)	4 (1.6%)	32 (13.1%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32.4	965^th of 1492 public elementary schools	35.3%		19.8	1162^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	21.9%	197			27.9	29.4	50.0			15.6	1374.9	18.8			40.0		1475.7		$19,376	$2,201	$17,175
Central Grade School	Public	PK, KG-7	301 W Seventh St	Traverse City	49684	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-5910	510	30	17.0	42.4%	426 (83.5%)	17 (3.3%)	26 (5.1%)	24 (4.7%)	13 (2.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	82.9	231^st of 1492 public elementary schools	84.5%		81.8	248^th of 1488 public elementary schools	83.3%	17			49.3	61.0	69.6			45.7	43.8	62.8			66.1		53.6		$15,714	$1,254	$14,461
Willow Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 Hill St	Traverse City	49684	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 933-8540	429	23	18.3	14.0%	406 (94.6%)	5 (1.2%)	9 (2.1%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78	287^th of 1492 public elementary schools	80.8%		79.8	273^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	81.7%	14			48.7	59.3	67.5			56.6	54.2	42.5			51.3		42.5		$13,949	$717	$13,232
TCAPS Montessori School	Public	PK, KG-8	4053 Franke Rd	Traverse City	49684	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 933-6420	331	20	16.4	17.5%	302 (91.2%)	11 (3.3%)	7 (2.1%)	5 (1.5%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	81.7	241^st of 1492 public elementary schools	83.8%		85.5	199^th of 1488 public elementary schools	86.6%	42	506.7	529.2	60.4	57.5	68.3	74.1	76.7	54.2	50.0	43.9	85.2	76.7	58.5	66.7	36.6	1815.8	$16,808	$717	$16,092
Cherry Knoll Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 3 Mile Rd N	Traverse City	49696	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-8940	333	22	15.0	29.7%	282 (84.7%)	14 (4.2%)	15 (4.5%)	5 (1.5%)	14 (4.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	56.3	607^th of 1492 public elementary schools	59.3%		56.3	624^th of 1488 public elementary schools	58.1%	17			47.4	42.0	60.8			45.6	28.0	37.3			41.2		25.5		$15,049	$1,110	$13,940
Courtade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1111 Rasho Rd	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-5800	215	15	14.2	28.8%	188 (87.4%)	9 (4.2%)	6 (2.8%)	5 (2.3%)	7 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.2	259^th of 1492 public elementary schools	82.6%		75.6	328^th of 1488 public elementary schools	78.0%	69			70.8	50.0	59.0			69.6	37.5	61.5			61.5		35.9		$17,823	$1,206	$16,616
Long Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7600 N Long Lake Rd	Traverse City	49685	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-7800	364	22	16.3	32.4%	325 (89.3%)	6 (1.6%)	14 (3.8%)	7 (1.9%)	10 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	60.9	542^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	63.7%		47.9	754^th of 1488 public elementary schools	49.3%	212			50.8	36.2	53.2			53.8	29.8	38.3			55.3		25.5		$15,170	$1,114	$14,056
Silver Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5858 Culver Rd	Traverse City	49684	Grand Traverse County	Traverse City Area Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 933-3580	286	18	15.9	37.8%	265 (92.7%)	4 (1.4%)	9 (3.1%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.8	867^th of 1492 public elementary schools	41.9%		50.3	711^th of 1488 public elementary schools	52.2%	156			37.1	29.4	48.5			34.3	19.6	39.4			39.4		21.2		$15,944	$1,288	$14,656
Old Mission Peninsula School	Public, Charter	K-6	2699 Island View Rd	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Old Mission Peninsula School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 225-0225	146	13	11.2	21.9%	116 (79.5%)	2 (1.4%)	19 (13.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.5%)	73.3	365^th of 1492 public elementary schools	75.5%		80.8	262^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	82.4%	103			42.1	51.9	70.8			36.8	44.4	37.5			75.0		58.3		$12,285	$00	$12,285

Frequently Asked Questions about Eastern Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Eastern Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : East Middle School
High : Central High School
High : Traverse City High School

How many students attend Eastern Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 475 students attended Eastern Elementary School.

Is Eastern Elementary School a good school?

Eastern Elementary School ranks 483^rd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Eastern Elementary School in?

Traverse City Area Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Eastern Elementary School?

Students at Eastern Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

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