Top Rankings
Elk Rapids Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,222 students in Elk Rapids Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Elk Rapids Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (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 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,222 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Elk Rapids Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
29 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,107 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
105
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
95
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
97
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,200 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,659 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,200
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,659
$17,559
Best Elk Rapids Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Rapids High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Mill Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9039 Old M 72
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 267-9955
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 267-9955
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 Buckley St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Cherryland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 E 3rd St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elk Rapids Schools School District?
Elk Rapids Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,222 students.
What is the rank of Elk Rapids Schools School District?
Elk Rapids Schools School District is ranked #81 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Rapids Schools School District?
91% of Elk Rapids Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk Rapids Schools School District?
Elk Rapids Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Elk Rapids Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,659 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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