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Elm River Township School District

Public school districtGrades K–8

Serves Elm River Township.

Students
8
Schools
1
Spent per student
$59,667
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
8:1
The gist

What stands out about Elm River Township School District

  • Math proficiency 38 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 51 pts below the state
  • Spends 261% more per student than the MI average
  • 8 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 60% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Cornucopia.

PK–6South Shore ElementarySouth Shore School District
7–12South Shore Jr/Sr HighSouth Shore School District

Test scores vs. MI

2020–21
Math proficiency-3%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 47.9%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$59,667 per student · 261% above MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 37%Support & administration 55%Other 8%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 81%State 13%Federal 6%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
5’20
4’21
5’22
6’23
8’24

Up 60% since 2020.

Students
White 88%Black 13%

Schools in the district

1 public school.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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