Wass Elementary School

Summary:

Wass Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Troy, Michigan, serving 433 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Troy School District, which is ranked 49 out of 610 districts in the state.

Wass Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, with 66.7% of 3rd graders, 87.3% of 4th graders, and 71.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%, respectively. The school ranks in the top 5-10% of Michigan elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Wass also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, often placing in the top 5-10% for female students, male students, Asian students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Wass Elementary's diverse student population is 55.2% White, 32.33% Asian, 7.16% two or more races, 3.46% Hispanic, and 1.85% African American. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $15,226 may contribute to its strong academic performance, which outpaces nearby schools like Holden Elementary and Noor International Academy. While Wass has seen some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, its low student-teacher ratio of 17.0 and low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggest a focus on personalized attention and support for its high-achieving student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2340 Willard Dr
       Troy, MI  48085-4098


(248) 823-3900

District: Troy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,226 Help


Students who attend Wass Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Larson Middle School
High:    Athens High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.2%
Asian:
32.3%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.1% Help


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Compare Details Wass Elementary School ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th 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 95.59. (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: White (55.2%), Asian (32.3%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wass Elementary School is 17, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Troy School District! (See more...)
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Compare Wass Elementary School employs 25.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wass Elementary School is $15,226. 10 elementary schools in the Troy School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wass Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wass Elementary School 40th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Wass 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 Wass Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.17 86th 1545 94.4%
2007 86.25 52nd 1565 96.7%
2008 87.16 35th 1577 97.8%
2009 83.97 96th 1589 94.0%
2010 79.16 163rd 1552 89.5%
2011 83.40 83rd 1552 94.7%
2012 92.24 50th 1566 96.8%
2013 91.22 65th 1563 95.8%
2014 94.49 25th 1533 98.4%
2015 93.23 56th 1580 96.5%
2016 93.52 58th 1548 96.3%
2017 93.01 47th 1466 96.8%
2018 97.28 17th 1448 98.8%
2019 92.05 69th 1408 95.1%
2021 87.80 95th 1153 91.8%
2022 85.57 151st 1344 88.8%
2023 93.23 63rd 1470 95.7%
2024 95.59 40th 1486 97.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.69 28th 270 89.6%
2023 92.88 7th 180 96.1%
2024 78.41 33rd 184 82.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.91 1st 403 99.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.30 81st 1350 94.0%
2024 96.76 16th 1381 98.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Wass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.10 19th 1443 98.7%
2019 85.74 99th 1171 91.5%
2021 81.81 111th 902 87.7%
2022 86.08 105th 1106 90.5%
2023 83.96 151st 1321 88.6%
2024 94.63 35th 1342 97.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Wass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.72 13th 1446 99.1%
2019 87.49 93rd 1196 92.2%
2021 87.45 69th 915 92.5%
2022 86.03 111th 1139 90.3%
2023 94.72 36th 1334 97.3%
2024 92.15 61st 1347 95.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.20 21st 101 79.2%
2022 60.65 25th 51 51.0%
2023 70.81 22nd 84 73.8%
2024 84.53 7th 97 92.8%
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Rank History for White students at Wass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.49 13th 1253 99.0%
2019 87.30 95th 1128 91.6%
2021 84.11 105th 1005 89.6%
2022 73.76 247th 1102 77.6%
2023 81.76 174th 1198 85.5%
2024 83.05 154th 1204 87.2%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wass Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 379 4 19 4 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1989 371 3 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1990 422 4 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1991 441 8 24 1 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1992 457 6 24 3 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1993 455 5 27 3 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1994 450 3 27 3 2 n/a n/a 0 485
1995 414 3 34 4 2 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 414 3 34 4 2 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 428 3 45 3 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1998 420 4 49 3 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1999 420 3 41 5 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2000 434 8 45 10 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2001 412 8 61 10 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 356 9 75 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2003 356 9 75 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2004 328 8 84 4 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2005 323 13 83 5 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2006 283 17 83 3 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2007 286 13 75 4 0 n/a n/a 16 394
2008 280 21 87 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 399
2009 303 25 75 14 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2010 276 25 85 15 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2011 259 21 75 22 0 0 12 0 389
2012 257 22 76 21 0 0 12 0 388
2013 269 23 79 17 0 0 12 0 400
2014 289 24 88 17 0 1 11 0 430
2015 277 26 94 15 0 1 8 0 421
2016 271 27 101 22 0 1 8 0 430
2017 273 28 96 21 0 1 7 0 426
2018 270 22 94 21 0 1 18 0 426
2019 262 19 109 15 0 1 15 0 421
2020 244 14 115 23 0 0 20 0 416
2021 234 13 113 17 1 0 28 0 406
2022 241 11 124 11 0 0 29 0 416
2023 239 8 140 15 0 0 31 0 433

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 Wass Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 n/a n/a n/a
1989 389 n/a n/a 0.3
1990 447 34.0 13.1 0.7
1991 474 n/a n/a n/a
1992 490 n/a n/a 0.6
1993 490 n/a 0.0 0
1994 485 25.1 19.3 0.4
1995 457 21.0 21.8 1.1
1996 457 21.0 21.8 1.1
1997 479 24.0 20.0 2.9
1998 476 24.0 19.8 1.5
1999 470 25.0 18.8 2.3
2000 497 25.5 19.5 5
2001 491 25.4 19.3 3.1
2002 443 26.4 16.8 3.4
2003 443 26.4 16.8 3.4
2004 424 29.6 14.3 3.3
2005 424 27.1 15.6 4.2
2006 386 24.9 15.5 6.5
2007 394 23.7 16.6 6.1
2008 399 23.7 16.8 6
2009 417 23.2 18.0 10.8
2010 401 23.4 17.0 11.2
2011 389 25.0 15.5 7.5
2012 388 25.7 15.0 10.6
2013 400 28.3 14.1 12
2014 430 27.2 15.7 14.2
2015 421 25.0 16.8 12.4
2016 430 25.0 17.2 9.5
2017 426 27.6 15.3 10.6
2018 426 25.0 17.0 10.3
2019 421 25.8 16.2 10.2
2020 416 25.5 16.3 9.1
2021 406 25.7 15.7 10.6
2022 416 26.1 15.9 14.4
2023 433 25.4 17.0 14.1

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 Wass Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 n/a n/a n/a
1989 389 n/a n/a 0.3
1990 447 34.0 13.1 0.7
1991 474 n/a n/a n/a
1992 490 n/a n/a 0.6
1993 490 n/a 0.0 0
1994 485 25.1 19.3 0.4
1995 457 21.0 21.8 1.1
1996 457 21.0 21.8 1.1
1997 479 24.0 20.0 2.9
1998 476 24.0 19.8 1.5
1999 470 25.0 18.8 2.3
2000 497 25.5 19.5 5
2001 491 25.4 19.3 3.1
2002 443 26.4 16.8 3.4
2003 443 26.4 16.8 3.4
2004 424 29.6 14.3 3.3
2005 424 27.1 15.6 4.2
2006 386 24.9 15.5 6.5
2007 394 23.7 16.6 6.1
2008 399 23.7 16.8 6
2009 417 23.2 18.0 10.8
2010 401 23.4 17.0 11.2
2011 389 25.0 15.5 7.5
2012 388 25.7 15.0 10.6
2013 400 28.3 14.1 12
2014 430 27.2 15.7 14.2
2015 421 25.0 16.8 12.4
2016 430 25.0 17.2 9.5
2017 426 27.6 15.3 10.6
2018 426 25.0 17.0 10.3
2019 421 25.8 16.2 10.2
2020 416 25.5 16.3 9.1
2021 406 25.7 15.7 10.6
2022 416 26.1 15.9 14.4
2023 433 25.4 17.0 14.1

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 Wass Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $396 (3.4%) $11,353 (96.6%) $11,749
2020 $364 (3.0%) $11,935 (97.0%) $12,299
2021 $648 (5.0%) $12,294 (95.0%) $12,943
2022 $1,229 (8.8%) $12,740 (91.2%) $13,969
2023 $838 (5.5%) $14,388 (94.5%) $15,226

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wass 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 69th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 63rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wass Elementary School)87.174.6
 12.5%
   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 (Wass Elementary School)81.777.6
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Troy School District)7573.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wass Elementary School)85.984.8
 1.1%
   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 (Wass Elementary School)81.378.5
 2.8%
   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 (Wass Elementary School)83.866.7
 17.1%
   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 (Wass Elementary School)78.760.5
 18.2%
   5th Grade Math (Troy School District)64.462.9
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Wass Elementary School)25.340
 14.7%
   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 Students421433
 2.9%
African American198
 57.9%
American Indian00
Asian109140
 28.4%
Hispanic1515
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White262239
 8.8%
Two or More Races1531
 106.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.2%14.1%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wass Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Wass Elementary School.

Yes! Wass Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 40th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Wass Elementary School are 55% White, 32% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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

Middle : Larson Middle School
High : Athens High School


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