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Frankfort-Elberta Area 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 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 484 students in Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
484 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,256 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,508 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,256
$18,510
Spending / Student
$16,508
$17,693
Best Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 11th St
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Gr: 6-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Frankfort Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 Leelanau Ave
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4641
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District?
Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 484 students.
What is the rank of Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District?
Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District is ranked #143 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District?
90% of Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District?
Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,508 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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