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 232 students during the 2023-24 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 2023-24 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 2022-23 | Total enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Rapids Schools | 1,231 | 1,239 | 0.6 |
| Mancelona Public Schools | 863 | 791 | -8.3 |
| Bellaire Public Schools | 263 | 255 | -3 |
| Central Lake Public Schools | 247 | 237 | -4 |
| Ellsworth Community School | 238 | 230 | -3.4 |
| Alba Public Schools | 96 | 101 | 5.2 |
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