Paris Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Paris Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school located in Caledonia, Michigan, serving 325 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the highly-ranked Caledonia Community Schools district, which is ranked 18th out of 610 districts in the state.

Paris Ridge Elementary is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Michigan. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 76th out of 1,486 schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students significantly outperform the state average on M-STEP assessments in English Language Arts and Math, with 63.8% of 3rd graders and 70.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39.6% and 43.3%, respectively. This high academic achievement sets Paris Ridge apart from other Caledonia Community Schools elementary schools.

However, the school's student population is predominantly White, with 83.08% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state averages for African American (2.15%) and Hispanic (5.23%) students. Additionally, Paris Ridge Elementary serves a more affluent student population, with only 20.31% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, lower than the state average and other Caledonia Community Schools elementary schools. While the school's academic performance is impressive, these demographic factors suggest the need to address issues of equity and inclusivity to ensure all students have access to the same educational opportunities.

Detail:

Public K-4

4690 Paris Ridge Ave SE
Caledonia, MI 49316-9233

(616) 891-7033

District: Caledonia Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,577

Students who attend Paris Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Duncan Lake Middle School
	Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
High:	Caledonia High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.6%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paris Ridge Elementary ranks better than 94.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Caledonia Community Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.37. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), two or more races (7.3%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paris Ridge Elementary is 14.8, which is the 3^rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Caledonia Community Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Paris Ridge Elementary employs 21.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paris Ridge Elementary is $15,577, which is the 3^rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Caledonia Community Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paris Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Paris Ridge Elementary 76^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Paris Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Caledonia Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Caledonia Community Schools 18^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paris Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Paris Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2012	68.58	467^th	1566	70.2%
2013	65.93	518^th	1563	66.9%
2014	68.91	449^th	1533	70.7%
2015	80.91	245^th	1580	84.5%
2016	83.23	197^th	1548	87.3%
2017	77.98	246^th	1466	83.2%
2018	81.62	246^th	1448	83.0%
2019	79.55	235^th	1408	83.3%
2021	82.09	158^th	1153	86.3%
2022	85.52	154^th	1344	88.5%
2023	92.41	75^th	1470	94.9%
2024	92.37	76^th	1486	94.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paris Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	85.30	113^th	1397	91.9%
2023	85.79	98^th	1350	92.7%
2024	58.07	497^th	1381	64.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Paris Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	70.33	412^th	1443	71.4%
2019	66.62	336^th	1171	71.3%
2021	80.42	121^st	902	86.6%
2022	64.00	328^th	1106	70.3%
2023	86.26	121^st	1321	90.8%
2024	89.56	78^th	1342	94.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Paris Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	86.04	157^th	1446	89.1%
2019	77.12	220^th	1196	81.6%
2021	69.07	227^th	915	75.2%
2022	88.63	88^th	1139	92.3%
2023	92.85	57^th	1334	95.7%
2024	92.17	60^th	1347	95.5%

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Rank History for White students at Paris Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	73.31	298^th	1253	76.2%
2019	75.03	234^th	1128	79.3%
2021	78.14	168^th	1005	83.3%
2022	80.07	177^th	1102	83.9%
2023	90.99	59^th	1198	95.1%
2024	90.51	67^th	1204	94.4%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paris Ridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2011	251	1	1	13	1	0	1	268
2012	282	4	1	19	1	0	4	311
2013	334	4	0	26	3	0	3	370
2014	366	2	1	14	4	1	5	393
2015	390	6	2	20	2	1	13	434
2016	391	2	3	23	2	1	12	434
2017	371	0	4	23	1	1	11	411
2018	376	1	2	23	1	1	15	419
2019	365	1	5	23	0	0	18	412
2020	368	1	5	23	0	1	23	421
2021	344	1	3	25	0	0	33	406
2022	241	4	4	18	0	0	25	292
2023	270	7	5	17	0	0	26	325
2024	262	9	7	16	0	0	23	317

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 Paris Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2011	268	13.9	19.1	22
2012	311	7.2	43.1	22.8
2013	370	17.1	21.5	20.5
2014	393	23.4	16.7	19.8
2015	434	25.0	17.3	15.7
2016	434	26.0	16.6	15.9
2017	411	24.6	16.6	12.7
2018	419	22.8	18.3	16.9
2019	412	22.8	17.9	19.4
2020	421	23.9	17.5	20.2
2021	406	22.3	18.2	21.9
2022	292	20.1	14.4	18.2
2023	325	22.7	14.3	20.3
2024	317	21.3	14.8	21.1

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 Paris Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2011	268	13.9	19.1	22
2012	311	7.2	43.1	22.8
2013	370	17.1	21.5	20.5
2014	393	23.4	16.7	19.8
2015	434	25.0	17.3	15.7
2016	434	26.0	16.6	15.9
2017	411	24.6	16.6	12.7
2018	419	22.8	18.3	16.9
2019	412	22.8	17.9	19.4
2020	421	23.9	17.5	20.2
2021	406	22.3	18.2	21.9
2022	292	20.1	14.4	18.2
2023	325	22.7	14.3	20.3
2024	317	21.3	14.8	21.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paris Ridge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$310 (3.0%)	$10,058 (97.0%)	$10,368
2020	$322 (3.1%)	$10,168 (96.9%)	$10,491
2021	$950 (7.8%)	$11,248 (92.2%)	$12,198
2022	$941 (6.5%)	$13,627 (93.5%)	$14,568
2023	$1,541 (9.9%)	$14,036 (90.1%)	$15,576

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paris Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 235^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 75^th of 1470 Elementary schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paris Ridge Elementary)	57.7	69.8	12.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Community Schools)	68.5	67.1	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Paris Ridge Elementary)	62.8	74.6	11.8%
3rd Grade Math (Caledonia Community Schools)	67.9	77.5	9.6%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paris Ridge Elementary)	78.5	71.4	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Community Schools)	71.6	76.5	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Paris Ridge Elementary)	61.5	66.7	5.2%
4th Grade Math (Caledonia Community Schools)	64	76.6	12.6%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	412	325	21.1%
African American	1	7	600%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	23	17	26.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	365	270	26%
Two or More Races	18	26	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.4%	20.3%	0.9%

Schools Near Paris Ridge Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paris Ridge Elementary	Public	K-4	4690 Paris Ridge Ave SE	Caledonia	49316	Kent County	Caledonia Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 891-7033	317	21	14.8	21.1%	262 (82.6%)	9 (2.8%)	16 (5.0%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.3%)	92.4	76^th of 1486 public elementary schools	94.9%		92.4	75^th of 1470 public elementary schools	94.9%	1			63.8	70.5				72.4	72.1								$15,577	$1,541	$14,036
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	9751 Duncan Lake Ave SE	Caledonia	49316	Kent County	Caledonia Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 891-6220	64	9	7.1	17.2%	53 (82.8%)	1 (1.6%)	2 (3.1%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.4%)								(n/a)																	$15,975	$1,084	$14,891
Caledonia Elementary School	Public	K-4	9770 Duncan Lake Ave SE	Caledonia	49316	Kent County	Caledonia Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 891-8181	308	17	17.7	20.1%	257 (83.4%)	5 (1.6%)	19 (6.2%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.8%)	94.2	59^th of 1486 public elementary schools	96.0%		97.4	15^th of 1470 public elementary schools	99.0%	44			62.3	74.0				79.2	86.0								$14,910	$1,186	$13,724
Emmons Lake Elementary School	Public	K-4	8950 Kraft Ave SE	Caledonia	49316	Kent County	Caledonia Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 528-8100	400	24	16.9	23.8%	321 (80.3%)	10 (2.5%)	22 (5.5%)	19 (4.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.3%)	95.6	39^th of 1486 public elementary schools	97.4%		90.7	103^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	93.0%	64			74.0	74.4				79.2	73.1								$14,708	$1,593	$13,116
Countryside Elementary School	Public	K-4	8200 Eastern Ave SE	Byron Center	49315	Kent County	Byron Center Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 878-6900	617	29	21.1	20.9%	455 (73.7%)	11 (1.8%)	56 (9.1%)	48 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.5%)	98.2	9^th of 1486 public elementary schools	99.4%		97.9	11^th of 1470 public elementary schools	99.3%	2			78.9	81.3				86.8	83.7								$12,327	$914	$11,412
Cross Creek Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7701 Kalamazoo Ave SE	Byron Center	49315	Kent County	Cross Creek Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 656-4000	807	39	20.6	43.9%	475 (58.9%)	72 (8.9%)	90 (11.2%)	85 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (10.5%)	94	62^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	95.8%		94.8	47^th of 1470 public elementary schools	96.8%	15	93.1	64.4	70.2	75.0	63.2	66.7	65.8	76.2	86.9	64.4	66.7	68.4	69.0	70.9	36.8	64.4	$10,943	$777	$10,166
Dutton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3820 68th St SE	Caledonia	49316	Kent County	Caledonia Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 698-8982	299	20	14.7	37.1%	215 (71.9%)	8 (2.7%)	39 (13.0%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.7%)	93.5	66^th of 1486 public elementary schools	95.6%		95.9	37^th of 1470 public elementary schools	97.5%	29			65.5	71.0				70.9	80.6								$16,977	$2,005	$14,971
Page Elementary School	Public, Magnet	4-5	3675 Bender Rd	Middleville	49333	Barry County	Thornapple Kellogg School District	No	Yes	No	No	(269) 795-7944	497	28	17.9	40.8%	441 (88.7%)	6 (1.2%)	23 (4.6%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	54.5	642^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	56.8%		56.1	600^th of 1470 public elementary schools	59.2%	42				44.7	50.6				45.6	29.4			54.3		14.3		$12,311	$1,278	$11,033
Lee Elementary School	Public, Magnet	2-3	840 W Main St	Middleville	49333	Barry County	Thornapple Kellogg School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 795-9747	435	26	16.6	36.8%	383 (88.0%)	7 (1.6%)	16 (3.7%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)								(n/a)			54.7					58.5									$12,884	$2,087	$10,797
Explorer Elementary	Public	K-5	2307 68th St SE	Caledonia	49316	Kent County	Kentwood Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 554-0302	563	33	17.0	56.7%	203 (36.1%)	145 (25.8%)	79 (14.0%)	65 (11.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (12.1%)	82	229^th of 1486 public elementary schools	84.6%		79.7	252^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	82.9%	23			51.0	72.0	62.9			47.4	63.4	45.7			60.0		51.4		$13,777	$1,470	$12,307

Frequently Asked Questions about Paris Ridge Elementary

Is Paris Ridge Elementary a good school?

Yes. Paris Ridge Elementary ranks in the top 5.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Paris Ridge Elementary?

Students at Paris Ridge Elementary are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Paris Ridge Elementary in?

Caledonia Community Schools

What schools do graduates of Paris Ridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Paris Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Duncan Lake Middle School
Middle : Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
High : Caledonia High School

How many students attend Paris Ridge Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended Paris Ridge Elementary.

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