Needs Improvement
#3180 of 3,192 schools in MI
Kempton Elementary School
Elementary School · Saginaw School District of the City of · Saginaw, MI
A Saginaw School District of the City of elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3040 DAVENPORT AVE, Saginaw, MI 48602
- Math 5% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kempton Elementary School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kempton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saginaw), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,068
Median home value
$70,200
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48602; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Gethsemane Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| The New Millennium AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.7 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Handley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saginaw School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #15 of 15
- District spending per student
- $17,674NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kempton Elementary School is listed in Saginaw School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kempton Elementary School
Kempton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saginaw, MI, part of Saginaw School District of the City of, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,180 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kempton Elementary School
What grades does Kempton Elementary School serve?
Kempton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Kempton Elementary School?
Kempton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kempton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kempton Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kempton Elementary School rank in MI?
Kempton Elementary School ranks #3,180 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kempton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kempton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Kempton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kempton Elementary School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kempton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kempton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kempton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kempton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kempton Elementary School?
92.9% of students at Kempton Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.8%
- Phone
- (989) 399-4600
- Area population (ZIP 48602)
- 27,490
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 48602; 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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