Summary:
Zip code 48026 in Fraser, Michigan, is home to three elementary schools—Eisenhower Elementary School, Thomas A Edison Elementary School, and Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School—all part of Fraser Public Schools, serving grades PK-6 with enrollments between 345 and 391 students.
For parents, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School stands out as the strongest overall choice. It has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the area at 19.3%, which is dramatically better than the district average of 29.9% and even the state average of 27.9%. Emerson also spends the least per student at $13,994, yet achieves comparable or better test scores than its peers, particularly in 6th grade where it leads the group in both ELA (38.6% proficient) and Math (29.5%). In contrast, Thomas A Edison Elementary School spends the most at $17,584 per student and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (16:1), but this extra investment hasn't translated into consistently superior results. Edison does shine in 4th grade, posting 53.3% Math proficiency, but its scores fluctuate significantly year to year. Eisenhower Elementary School faces the most challenges, with the highest chronic absenteeism (34.0%) and a concerning 5th grade performance that dropped to just 7.27% proficiency in Math and Social Studies in 2024-2025, though it improved the following year.
All three schools struggle with 5th grade Math and Science/Social Studies, falling well below state averages—for example, Social Studies proficiency ranges from just 10.2% to 14.8% versus the state's 27.5%. The data also shows significant year-over-year volatility, with swings of 20+ percentage points in some grades, suggesting small class sizes may skew results. While Emerson is the most consistent performer, all three schools rank at the 41st percentile statewide in 2025-2026, indicating district-wide challenges with attendance and academic consistency that parents should consider when evaluating these schools.
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