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Wattles Elementary School

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Wattles Elementary School ranks 208 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

208^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 86% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Wattles Elementary School is a K-5 public school in Troy, MI, serving 406 students as part of the highly-regarded Troy School District. The school has a strong overall reputation, historically ranking in the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools, though its most recent state ranking places it in the 86th percentile—a noticeable step down from its peak performance in the early 2020s when it consistently ranked in the 97th–99th percentiles.

The most significant concern for parents to understand is a persistent drop in 5th-grade performance. In the most recent school year, only 55.3% of 5th graders were proficient in both English Language Arts and Math—well below district averages and a sharp decline from the school's own strong 3rd and 4th-grade scores. This pattern appeared in the prior year as well, suggesting a systemic challenge in the upper grades. By contrast, nearby schools like Leonard Elementary (0.8 miles away) and Costello Elementary show much stronger 5th-grade results, with proficiency rates in the 70th percentile range. Wattles also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (12.4%) than several peers like Hill Elementary (7.3%) and Leonard (8.4%), though it remains well below the state average.

On a positive note, Wattles demonstrates exceptional support for students from low-income backgrounds, with this subgroup ranking in the 91st percentile statewide and earning a 5-star rating. The school also spends more per student ($18,147) than higher-performing neighbors like Bemis Elementary ($15,091) and Costello ($15,647), though this investment hasn't yet translated into top-tier outcomes across all grade levels. For parents considering Wattles, the school offers a solid foundation in the early grades and strong equity practices, but it's worth asking administrators about their plans to address the 5th-grade achievement gap that has emerged in recent years.

406

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,147

Per pupil spending ?

21.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

3555 Ellenboro Dr
Troy, MI 48083-5116

(248) 823-3400

District: Troy School District

Students who attend Wattles Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Baker Middle School
High:	Troy High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

42.6%

White:

34.7%

African American:

10.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2016 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (58% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Michigan elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Troy School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg64%

Michigan avg38%

208^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 12Elementary Schools in the Troy School District

36^th of 625Troy 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	84.5	208 of 1492	86.1%	★★★★☆
2025	83.5	226 of 1488	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	90.5	99 of 1486	93.3%	★★★★★
2023	95.7	40 of 1470	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	96.8	18 of 1344	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	95.5	25 of 1153	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	83.7	168 of 1408	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	89.1	120 of 1448	91.7%	★★★★★
2017	87.5	97 of 1466	93.4%	★★★★★
2016	86.4	142 of 1548	90.8%	★★★★★
2015	87.3	143 of 1580	90.9%	★★★★★
2014	93.6	36 of 1533	97.7%	★★★★★
2013	94.4	32 of 1563	98.0%	★★★★★
2012	94.2	30 of 1566	98.1%	★★★★★
2011	82.0	116 of 1552	92.5%	★★★★★
2010	78.2	205 of 1552	86.8%	★★★★☆
2009	81.2	171 of 1589	89.2%	★★★★☆
2008	82.4	131 of 1577	91.7%	★★★★★
2007	78.4	234 of 1565	85.0%	★★★★☆
2006	80.2	175 of 1545	88.7%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	66.6	40 of 100	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	74.5	25 of 95	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	74.0	27 of 97	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	82.1	9 of 84	89.3%	★★★★★
2022	87.9	2 of 51	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	70.5	7 of 29	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	61.9	20 of 36	44.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.9	37 of 101	63.4%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	74.4	37 of 188	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	85.3	19 of 173	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	82.0	26 of 184	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	99.2	1 of 180	99.4%	★★★★★
2022	89.8	10 of 98	89.8%	★★★★★
2019	76.4	22 of 117	81.2%	★★★★☆
2018	85.5	29 of 270	89.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	77.0	248 of 1343	81.5%	★★★★☆
2025	84.1	166 of 1338	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	86.6	120 of 1342	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	95.0	27 of 1321	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	95.5	16 of 1106	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	81.4	114 of 902	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	83.1	128 of 1171	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	86.8	130 of 1443	91.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	83.3	123 of 1352	90.9%	★★★★★
2025	72.6	259 of 1346	80.8%	★★★★☆
2024	88.7	67 of 1381	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	93.9	27 of 1350	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	75.3	168 of 1134	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	86.5	97 of 1397	93.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	83.8	191 of 1372	86.1%	★★★★☆
2025	76.7	286 of 1366	79.1%	★★★★☆
2024	88.7	105 of 1347	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	93.4	52 of 1334	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	96.4	13 of 1139	98.9%	★★★★★
2021	92.7	28 of 915	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	73.1	278 of 1196	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	88.6	109 of 1446	92.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	83.3	185 of 1199	84.6%	★★★★☆
2025	59.8	453 of 1206	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	80.9	189 of 1204	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	91.5	55 of 1198	95.4%	★★★★★
2022	87.4	89 of 1102	91.9%	★★★★★
2021	74.0	208 of 1005	79.3%	★★★★☆
2019	61.9	401 of 1128	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.1	257 of 1253	79.5%	★★★★☆

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)91st percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)86th percentile~ school

White (2026)85th percentile~ school

Female (2026)82nd percentile-5 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)80th percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2026)60th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Math67%+29 vs state

English Language Arts59%+18 vs state

Science49%+9 vs state

Social Studies42%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				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/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	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
Wattles Elementary School	Public	K-5	3555 Ellenboro Dr	Troy	48083	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-3400	406	26	15.5	21.9%	141 (34.7%)	41 (10.1%)	29 (7.1%)	173 (42.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)	84.5	208^th of 1492 public elementary schools	86.1%		83.5	226^th of 1488 public elementary schools	84.8%	18	59.1	62.5	55.3	76.5	72.3	55.3	48.7	42.1	$18,147	$393	$17,754
Leonard Elementary School	Public	K-5	4401 Tallman Dr	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-3300	400	25	15.9	8.0%	177 (44.3%)	12 (3.0%)	16 (4.0%)	172 (43.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	93.1	85^th of 1492 public elementary schools	94.3%		96.3	35^th of 1488 public elementary schools	97.6%	50	65.0	64.6	76.9	74.1	69.2	66.3	66.3	47.5	$16,968	$394	$16,574
Morse Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	475 Cherry Dr	Troy	48083	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 823-3200	411	26	15.5	35.5%	140 (34.1%)	56 (13.6%)	51 (12.4%)	143 (34.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.9%)	65.4	489^th of 1492 public elementary schools	67.2%		57.7	599^th of 1488 public elementary schools	59.7%	110	39.7	48.3	47.9	60.6	61.7	45.2	38.4	30.1	$16,655	$1,014	$15,641
Costello Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1333 Hamman Dr	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-3700	395	24	16.4	10.4%	217 (54.9%)	7 (1.8%)	25 (6.3%)	121 (30.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)	95.8	42^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	97.2%		94.3	63^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	95.8%	21	64.7	70.6	75.3	75.0	77.6	70.1	74.0	57.1	$15,647	$409	$15,238
Barnard Elementary School	Public	K-5	3601 Forge Dr	Troy	48083	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-4300	400	25	15.7	17.8%	186 (46.5%)	23 (5.8%)	25 (6.3%)	142 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	90.5	125^th of 1492 public elementary schools	91.6%		90.8	108^th of 1488 public elementary schools	92.7%	17	53.9	80.0	69.0	74.0	85.2	54.8	64.4	43.8	$17,343	$644	$16,700
Martell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5666 Livernois Rd	Troy	48098	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-3800	348	23	15.2	11.5%	162 (46.6%)	17 (4.9%)	17 (4.9%)	125 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	88	163^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	89.1%		88.3	151^st of 1488 public elementary schools	89.9%	12	59.5	67.7	64.2	77.3	66.7	57.4	57.4	37.0	$18,501	$419	$18,082
Bemis Elementary School	Public	K-5	3571 Northfield Pkwy	Troy	48084	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-4100	441	25	17.6	7.7%	136 (30.8%)	17 (3.9%)	17 (3.9%)	249 (56.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	97.1	22^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	98.5%		96.5	33^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	97.8%	11	67.1	86.2	84.2	85.7	85.1	77.6	71.1	52.6	$15,091	$380	$14,711
Troy Early Childhood	Public	PK-K	205 W Square Lake Rd	Troy	48098	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-5001	98	14	7.0	9.2%	54 (55.1%)	5 (5.1%)	6 (6.1%)	24 (24.5%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.2%)								(n/a)									$17,653	$1,372	$16,281
Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Forsyth Dr	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-3500	363	26	13.9	12.7%	195 (53.7%)	23 (6.3%)	26 (7.2%)	87 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.8%)	80.6	255^th of 1492 public elementary schools	82.9%		81.9	247^th of 1488 public elementary schools	83.4%	8	71.7	47.8	67.8	79.2	59.7	67.8	57.6	22.0	$18,270	$411	$17,859
Clawson Elementary School	Public	K-5	101 Phillips Ave	Clawson	48017	Oakland County	Clawson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 655-4949	543	40	13.4	31.1%	437 (80.5%)	55 (10.1%)	27 (5.0%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	56.7	600^th of 1492 public elementary schools	59.8%		62	534^th of 1488 public elementary schools	64.1%	66	50.0	44.6	48.4	49.3	45.7	24.2	46.3	25.3	$16,427	$399	$16,028

Frequently Asked Questions about Wattles Elementary School

What district is Wattles Elementary School in?

Troy School District

How many students attend Wattles Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 406 students attended Wattles Elementary School.

Is Wattles Elementary School a good school?

Wattles Elementary School ranks 208^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Wattles Elementary School?

Students at Wattles Elementary School are 43% Asian, 35% White, 10% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Wattles Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Baker Middle School
High : Troy High School

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