MI Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael F. Rice 2023 | Michigan Department of Education
MI Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael F. Rice 2023 | Michigan Department of Education
The county's data showed that 12th grade had the biggest classes with 254 students during the 2022-23 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 14 students.
Countywide, Elk Rapids Schools welcomed the most students during the 2022-23 school year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Antrim County.
Overall student enrollment in Michigan remains below pre-pandemic levels, with white students experiencing the largest decline at 6.5%.
Academic performance has also suffered, with the state's average NAEP score dropping by 6.5 points and ethnic achievement gaps have widened. Black and Hispanic students' average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.
| District | Total enrollment in 2021-22 | Total enrollment in 2022-23 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Rapids Schools | 1,206 | 1,231 | 2.1 |
| Mancelona Public Schools | 832 | 863 | 3.7 |
| Bellaire Public Schools | 299 | 263 | -12 |
| Central Lake Public Schools | 258 | 247 | -4.3 |
| Ellsworth Community School | 234 | 238 | 1.7 |
| Alba Public Schools | 97 | 96 | -1 |
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