Top Rankings
Elk Rapids Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,197 students in Elk Rapids Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Elk Rapids Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,197 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Elk Rapids Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
48%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.55
# American Indian Students
32 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,090 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
102
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,454 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,902 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,454
$18,267
Spending / Student
$11,902
$17,461
Best Elk Rapids Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9039 Old M 72
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 267-9955
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 267-9955
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Rapids High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Cherryland Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 East 3rd St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
616 Buckley St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
97 Lake Street
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elk Rapids Schools School District?
Elk Rapids Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,197 students.
What is the rank of Elk Rapids Schools School District?
Elk Rapids Schools School District is ranked #88 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Rapids Schools School District?
91% of Elk Rapids Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk Rapids Schools School District?
Elk Rapids Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Elk Rapids Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,902 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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