Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools

534 11th St
Frankfort, MI 49635-9351
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 488 students in Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,538 Schools
# Students
488 Students
957,406 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
59,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#156 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
44%
35%
56%
45%
50-54%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
81%
(2022-23)
28.7%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,098 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,373 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,098
$18,606
Spending / Student
$16,373
$17,784

Best Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
534 11th St
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Frankfort Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
613 Leelanau Ave
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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