Napoleon Community Schools

200 West
Napoleon, MI 49261-9019
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Napoleon Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,277 students in Napoleon Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Napoleon Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
4 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,277 Students
1,376,294 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Napoleon Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 25% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#305 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
32%
35%
49%
45%
50%
38%
25%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,886 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 $10,984 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,886
$18,510
Spending / Student
$10,984
$17,693

Best Napoleon Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ezra Eby Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
220 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5717
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Napoleon Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
204 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Ackerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 W Brooklyn Rd
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Napoleon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 536-8667
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Napoleon Community Schools?
Napoleon Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,277 students.
What is the rank of Napoleon Community Schools?
Napoleon Community Schools is ranked #317 out of 845 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Napoleon Community Schools?
91% of Napoleon Community Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Napoleon Community Schools?
Napoleon Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Napoleon Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,984 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,277 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 25% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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