Wattles Elementary School

Summary:

Wattles Elementary School is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade in Troy, Michigan, which is part of the highly-ranked Troy School District. With a diverse student population, Wattles Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, boasting strong academic performance, support for various student subgroups, and higher spending per student.

Wattles Elementary School's students consistently outperform state and district averages on M-Step assessments, with 72.7% of 4th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 66.8% for the Troy School District and 43.3% for Michigan. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, with the Asian student subgroup ranking 2nd out of 51 Michigan elementary schools. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.7% in 2019-2020 to 28.5% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Wattles Elementary outperforms many in the Troy School District, including Troy Union Elementary, Barnard Elementary, and Martell Elementary, in terms of academic performance and student subgroup rankings. However, Bemis Elementary School and Leonard Elementary School also demonstrate strong academic excellence, reflecting the high-quality education offered throughout the Troy School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3555 Ellenboro Dr
       Troy, MI  48083-5116


(248) 823-3400

District: Troy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,324 Help


Students who attend Wattles Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Baker Middle School
High:    Troy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
47.3%
White:
35.4%
African American:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wattles Elementary School ranks better than 93.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 7th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Troy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: Asian (47.3%), White (35.4%), African American (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wattles Elementary School is 15.5. 7 elementary schools in the Troy School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wattles Elementary School is $17,324, which is the 4th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Troy School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wattles Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wattles Elementary School 99th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Wattles Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Troy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Troy School District 49th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wattles Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wattles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.19 175th 1545 88.7%
2007 78.35 234th 1565 85.0%
2008 82.42 131st 1577 91.7%
2009 81.20 171st 1589 89.2%
2010 78.22 205th 1552 86.8%
2011 82.03 116th 1552 92.5%
2012 94.24 30th 1566 98.1%
2013 94.35 32nd 1563 98.0%
2014 93.55 36th 1533 97.7%
2015 87.25 143rd 1580 90.9%
2016 86.42 142nd 1548 90.8%
2017 87.52 97th 1466 93.4%
2018 89.12 120th 1448 91.7%
2019 83.71 168th 1408 88.1%
2021 95.47 25th 1153 97.8%
2022 96.77 18th 1344 98.7%
2023 95.74 40th 1470 97.3%
2024 90.53 99th 1486 93.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wattles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.53 29th 270 89.3%
2019 76.38 22nd 117 81.2%
2022 89.77 10th 98 89.8%
2023 99.17 1st 180 99.4%
2024 82.04 26th 184 85.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wattles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.50 97th 1397 93.1%
2019 75.34 168th 1134 85.2%
2023 93.88 27th 1350 98.0%
2024 88.66 67th 1381 95.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wattles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.82 130th 1443 91.0%
2019 83.07 128th 1171 89.1%
2021 81.41 114th 902 87.4%
2022 95.50 16th 1106 98.6%
2023 95.00 27th 1321 98.0%
2024 86.57 120th 1342 91.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wattles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.65 109th 1446 92.5%
2019 73.08 278th 1196 76.8%
2021 92.72 28th 915 96.9%
2022 96.35 13th 1139 98.9%
2023 93.39 52nd 1334 96.1%
2024 88.67 105th 1347 92.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wattles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.86 37th 101 63.4%
2019 61.93 20th 36 44.4%
2021 70.50 7th 29 75.9%
2022 87.92 2nd 51 96.1%
2023 82.07 9th 84 89.3%
2024 74.01 27th 97 72.2%
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Rank History for White students at Wattles Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.11 257th 1253 79.5%
2019 61.89 401st 1128 64.5%
2021 73.96 208th 1005 79.3%
2022 87.35 89th 1102 91.9%
2023 91.48 55th 1198 95.4%
2024 80.91 189th 1204 84.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wattles Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 349 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1989 380 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1990 402 0 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1991 364 1 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1992 352 0 16 1 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 355 2 13 1 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 327 1 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 318 3 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1996 318 3 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1997 307 3 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1998 329 3 21 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 294 7 32 5 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2000 302 6 18 6 0 n/a n/a 25 357
2001 314 6 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2002 275 16 40 8 1 n/a n/a 2 342
2003 275 16 40 8 1 n/a n/a 2 342
2004 256 26 70 7 1 n/a n/a 1 361
2005 265 17 110 9 2 n/a n/a 1 404
2006 263 26 121 7 6 n/a n/a 1 424
2007 269 16 110 6 3 n/a n/a 18 422
2008 269 17 119 12 5 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 242 27 123 16 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2010 240 34 136 12 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2011 254 20 120 16 0 1 22 0 433
2012 256 21 143 11 0 1 30 0 462
2013 257 25 150 9 1 0 25 0 467
2014 254 28 159 14 1 1 19 0 476
2015 249 23 162 13 2 2 15 0 466
2016 255 14 160 17 2 1 17 0 466
2017 239 15 204 22 1 1 12 0 494
2018 236 22 211 21 0 1 8 0 499
2019 223 25 229 13 0 0 7 0 497
2020 196 23 205 13 0 0 13 0 450
2021 164 20 199 21 0 1 12 0 417
2022 147 25 179 22 0 0 22 0 395
2023 145 32 194 23 0 0 16 0 410

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 Wattles Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 n/a n/a n/a
1989 385 n/a n/a 3.1
1990 412 33.0 12.4 1.5
1991 376 n/a n/a n/a
1992 370 n/a n/a 5.7
1993 372 n/a 0.0 4.8
1994 338 18.8 18.0 3.8
1995 336 17.0 19.8 5.7
1996 336 17.0 19.8 5.7
1997 327 17.0 19.2 4.6
1998 353 18.0 19.6 5.1
1999 338 19.0 17.8 5
2000 357 19.7 16.9 7.2
2001 345 22.2 15.5 4.6
2002 342 23.6 14.5 9.1
2003 342 23.6 14.5 9.1
2004 361 25.0 14.4 11.1
2005 404 25.6 15.8 7.9
2006 424 27.4 15.5 7.6
2007 422 23.1 18.3 6.9
2008 422 23.9 17.7 12.3
2009 409 24.7 16.6 12.7
2010 422 24.6 17.1 18
2011 433 22.1 19.5 18.7
2012 462 24.2 19.0 17.3
2013 467 25.7 18.1 20.3
2014 476 27.4 17.3 18.5
2015 466 26.0 17.9 16.7
2016 466 27.0 17.2 14.8
2017 494 29.2 16.9 16.8
2018 499 28.7 17.3 21.2
2019 497 31.3 15.8 18.7
2020 450 27.8 16.1 18
2021 417 27.8 15.0 16.1
2022 395 27.0 14.6 18.5
2023 410 26.4 15.5 23.9

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 Wattles Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 n/a n/a n/a
1989 385 n/a n/a 3.1
1990 412 33.0 12.4 1.5
1991 376 n/a n/a n/a
1992 370 n/a n/a 5.7
1993 372 n/a 0.0 4.8
1994 338 18.8 18.0 3.8
1995 336 17.0 19.8 5.7
1996 336 17.0 19.8 5.7
1997 327 17.0 19.2 4.6
1998 353 18.0 19.6 5.1
1999 338 19.0 17.8 5
2000 357 19.7 16.9 7.2
2001 345 22.2 15.5 4.6
2002 342 23.6 14.5 9.1
2003 342 23.6 14.5 9.1
2004 361 25.0 14.4 11.1
2005 404 25.6 15.8 7.9
2006 424 27.4 15.5 7.6
2007 422 23.1 18.3 6.9
2008 422 23.9 17.7 12.3
2009 409 24.7 16.6 12.7
2010 422 24.6 17.1 18
2011 433 22.1 19.5 18.7
2012 462 24.2 19.0 17.3
2013 467 25.7 18.1 20.3
2014 476 27.4 17.3 18.5
2015 466 26.0 17.9 16.7
2016 466 27.0 17.2 14.8
2017 494 29.2 16.9 16.8
2018 499 28.7 17.3 21.2
2019 497 31.3 15.8 18.7
2020 450 27.8 16.1 18
2021 417 27.8 15.0 16.1
2022 395 27.0 14.6 18.5
2023 410 26.4 15.5 23.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wattles Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $392 (3.2%) $11,961 (96.8%) $12,354
2020 $364 (2.9%) $12,335 (97.1%) $12,699
2021 $646 (4.5%) $13,730 (95.5%) $14,376
2022 $1,562 (9.6%) $14,662 (90.4%) $16,224
2023 $1,029 (5.9%) $16,295 (94.1%) $17,324

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wattles Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 168th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 40th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wattles Elementary School)79.770.1
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Troy School District)7465.9
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Wattles Elementary School)87.876.5
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Troy School District)7573.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wattles Elementary School)83.180.3
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Troy School District)7774.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Wattles Elementary School)71.280.9
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Troy School District)72.668.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wattles Elementary School)63.677.1
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Troy School District)74.471.1
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Wattles Elementary School)47.661.1
 13.5%
   5th Grade Math (Troy School District)64.462.9
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Wattles Elementary School)26.247.9
 21.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Troy School District)36.536.1
 0.4%
   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 Students497410
 17.5%
African American2532
 28%
American Indian00
Asian229194
 15.3%
Hispanic1323
 76.9%
Pacific Islander00
White223145
 35%
Two or More Races716
 128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.7%23.9%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wattles Elementary School

Yes. Wattles Elementary School ranks in the top 6.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Wattles Elementary School are 47% Asian, 35% White, 8% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Baker Middle School
High : Troy High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended Wattles Elementary School.


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