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#2073 of 3,192 schools in MI
Francis a Higgins Elem School
Elementary School · L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Chesterfield, MI
A L'anse Creuse Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
29901 24 MILE RD, Chesterfield, MI 48051
- Math 35% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francis a Higgins Elem School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Francis a Higgins Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,923
Median home value
$247,500
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| Great Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Dean a Naldrett SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| New Haven Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–4 | 2.6 mi | 433 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
L'anse Creuse Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,317NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francis a Higgins Elem School is listed in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francis a Higgins Elem School
Francis a Higgins Elem School is a public elementary school in Chesterfield, MI, part of L'anse Creuse Public Schools, serving approximately 433 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,073 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francis a Higgins Elem School
What grades does Francis a Higgins Elem School serve?
Francis a Higgins Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Francis a Higgins Elem School?
Francis a Higgins Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis a Higgins Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis a Higgins Elem School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francis a Higgins Elem School rank in MI?
Francis a Higgins Elem School ranks #2,073 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Francis a Higgins Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Francis a Higgins Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Francis a Higgins Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis a Higgins Elem School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Francis a Higgins Elem School a charter school?
No, Francis a Higgins Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francis a Higgins Elem School a Title I school?
No, Francis a Higgins Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francis a Higgins Elem School?
43.9% of students at Francis a Higgins Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (586) 493-5210
- Area population (ZIP 48051)
- 17,716
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48051; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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