D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Fair Plain East Elementary

📚 04 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1995 UNION AVE, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 6% · Math 3% proficient · 0th percentile in Michigan
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
166
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%0/100reading 0th percentile, math 0th percentile among Michigan elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 95% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency6% (−40 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−33 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black8%3%reading -17 pts, math -16 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -33 pts, math -28 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1995 UNION AVE
City Benton Harbor
ZIP Code 49022
District 2604830
NCES School ID 260483004170
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49022

Understanding the community around Fair Plain East Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $36,647
Per Capita Income $25,890
Poverty Rate 31.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%
High School or Higher 83.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $130,700
Median Rent $778
Owner-Occupied 58.1%
Renter-Occupied 41.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fair Plain East Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.0%
Female 44.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 86.8%
Hispanic/Latino 5.4%
White 3.6%
Two or More Races 4.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 166
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fair Plain East Elementary?
Fair Plain East Elementary has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fair Plain East Elementary?
Fair Plain East Elementary has 166 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Fair Plain East Elementary serve?
Fair Plain East Elementary serves grades 04 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fair Plain East Elementary receive per student?
Fair Plain East Elementary receives $17,315 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fair Plain East Elementary in 49022 ▼
Avg Home Value
$161,783
Avg Monthly Rent
$978
1-Year Change
+11.1%
% Renters
41.9%

Other Schools in 49022

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026