L'anse Creuse School District

24076 Fv Pankow Blvd
Clinton Township, MI 48036-1304
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

L'anse Creuse School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,170 students in L'anse Creuse School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in L'anse Creuse School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
19 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
9,170 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
532 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

L'anse Creuse School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#303 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
35%
48%
45%
40%
38%
89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
16%
18%
% White
70%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,171 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,051 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,171
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,051
$17,693

Best L'anse Creuse School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
47260 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 493-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N Rose St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
South River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27733 S River Rd
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6480
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Middle School North
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
46201 Fairchild Rd
Macomb, MI 48042
(586) 493-5260
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Donald J Yacks Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
34700 Union Lake Rd
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 493-5630
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
High School North
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23700 21 Mile Rd
Macomb, MI 48042
(586) 493-5270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,554 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Atwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45690 North Ave
Macomb, MI 48042
(586) 493-5250
Gr: K-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Francis A Higgins Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
29901 24 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
38495 Prentiss St
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27100 24 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5230
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Middle School Central
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
38000 Reimold St
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6430
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Middle School East
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30300 Hickey Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
38495 Lanse Creuse St
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,214 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Marie C Graham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25555 Crocker Blvd
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6460
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Middle School South
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
34641 Jefferson Ave
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 493-5620
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Tenniswood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23450 Glenwood St
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 493-5640
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Dianne M Pellerin Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24001 F V Pankow Blvd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 783-6420
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Frederick V Pankow Center
Vocational School
24600 F V Pankow
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 783-6570
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
24001 Frederick Pankow Blvd
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 783-6420
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to L'anse Creuse School District?
L'anse Creuse School District manages 19 public schools serving 9,170 students.
What is the rank of L'anse Creuse School District?
L'anse Creuse School District is ranked #312 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in L'anse Creuse School District?
70% of L'anse Creuse School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of L'anse Creuse School District?
L'anse Creuse School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is L'anse Creuse School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,051 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 89% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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