Portland School District

1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875-1035
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 473 students in Portland School District.
Public Preschools in Portland School District have a diversity score of 0.17, which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 0.59.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,086 Schools
# Students
1,979 Students
374,677 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
25,241 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Portland School District, 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#258 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
34%
35%
50%
45%
42%
38%
82%
81%
(2022-23)
23.8%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
22%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,028 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,616. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,954 is less than the state median of $17,794. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,028
$18,616
Spending / Student
$14,954
$17,794

Best Portland School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
500 Oak St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Gr: PK-2 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Recent Articles

How to Evaluate School Safety Beyond Headlines
How to Evaluate School Safety Beyond Headlines
Learn how to evaluate school safety beyond headlines by examining reliable data, school climate, emergency planning, bullying prevention, communication, student experiences, and everyday security practices before choosing a school.
Choosing a Public School for Executive Function Needs
Choosing a Public School for Executive Function Needs
Learn how to choose a public school for a child with executive function challenges by evaluating routines, classroom support, organization, accommodations, communication, transitions, and special education services before enrollment.
What School Climate Surveys Tell You Before Enrolling
What School Climate Surveys Tell You Before Enrolling
Learn how school climate surveys reveal student safety, belonging, relationships, engagement, and support, and how families can interpret results carefully before choosing a public school for their child today.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,979 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Quick Links