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MDE Group K: 1,500–1,999 Pupils

Statewide peer comparison of 46 traditional local public school districts in the Town / Mid-Rural (1,500–1,999) cohort (FY 2025).

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Group Cohort:

Traditional LEAs 46 Charter Academies 10 All Districts 56

Traditional LEAs Comparing traditional school districts with local property tax authority.

Member Districts

Traditional LEAs (of 56 total)

Total Student Enrollment

79,170.6

Audited FY 2025 blended FTE

Median Instruction / Pupil

$8,838.00

Bulletin 1022 Direct Classroom

Median COE / Pupil

$14,167.00

Current Operating Standard

Median Reserve Margin

24.21%

Fund 11 Operating Reserve

At-Risk Districts

0 Early Warning, 1 Deficit

Group K Member District Overview (FY 2025)

Audited side-by-side financial, staffing, and operating reserve metrics for 1,500–1,999 Pupils (Town / Mid-Rural (1,500–1,999))

School District & County	Pupils (FTE)	Per-Pupil Spend (COE / Inst)	Fund 11 Reserves	Fiscal Status	Compare
Carrollton Public Schools Code: 73030 • Saginaw (ISD 73)	1,980.4 pupils Operating Cohort	$15,532.00 COE Inst: $10,878.00	28.21% Bal: $9.0M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Goodrich Area Schools Code: 25050 • Genesee (ISD 25)	1,976.0 pupils Operating Cohort	$12,419.00 COE Inst: $7,856.00	21.74% Bal: $5.5M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Whitehall District Schools Code: 61240 • Muskegon (ISD 61)	1,965.9 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,673.00 COE Inst: $9,300.00	22.37% Bal: $6.9M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Breitung Township School District Code: 22030 • Dickinson (ISD 22)	1,938.8 pupils Operating Cohort	$12,243.00 COE Inst: $8,167.00	26.51% Bal: $6.9M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Godwin Heights Public Schools Code: 41020 • Kent (ISD 41)	1,926.8 pupils Operating Cohort	$18,716.00 COE Inst: $11,565.00	9.04% Bal: $3.3M	Fiscal Watch (5%–10%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Eaton Rapids Public Schools Code: 23050 • Eaton (ISD 23)	1,921.6 pupils Operating Cohort	$15,256.00 COE Inst: $9,758.00	27.01% Bal: $8.3M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Williamston Community Schools Code: 33230 • Ingham (ISD 33)	1,877.8 pupils Operating Cohort	$13,645.00 COE Inst: $8,227.00	25.59% Bal: $7.2M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools Code: 65045 • Ogemaw (ISD 72)	1,838.5 pupils Operating Cohort	$13,932.00 COE Inst: $8,432.00	53.1% Bal: $14.7M	High Reserve (> 50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Pennfield Schools Code: 13120 • Calhoun (ISD 13)	1,834.5 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,431.00 COE Inst: $8,827.00	25.61% Bal: $7.3M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Milan Area Schools Code: 81100 • Washtenaw (ISD 81)	1,814.9 pupils Operating Cohort	$17,478.00 COE Inst: $9,267.00	9.92% Bal: $3.5M	Fiscal Watch (5%–10%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Dowagiac Union School District Code: 14020 • Cass (ISD 14)	1,810.6 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,107.00 COE Inst: $8,849.00	25.58% Bal: $6.7M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Oakridge Public Schools Code: 61065 • Muskegon (ISD 61)	1,809.2 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,198.00 COE Inst: $8,977.00	19.52% Bal: $5.3M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Imlay City Community Schools Code: 44060 • Lapeer (ISD 44)	1,806.2 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,252.00 COE Inst: $8,452.00	19.74% Bal: $5.6M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools Code: 17010 • Chippewa (ISD 17) Center Program	1,805.8 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,546.00 COE Inst: $8,462.00	32.82% Bal: $10.5M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Swan Valley School District Code: 73255 • Saginaw (ISD 73)	1,802.3 pupils Operating Cohort	$12,376.00 COE Inst: $8,247.00	38.21% Bal: $9.2M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Alma Public Schools Code: 29010 • Gratiot (ISD 29) Center Program	1,799.3 pupils Operating Cohort	$15,107.00 COE Inst: $9,376.00	19.72% Bal: $6.0M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Chippewa Hills School District Code: 54025 • Mecosta (ISD 54)	1,791 pupils Operating Cohort	$13,742.00 COE Inst: $8,782.00	28.09% Bal: $7.3M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
South Haven Public Schools Code: 80010 • Van Buren (ISD 80)	1,787.5 pupils Operating Cohort	$13,850.00 COE Inst: $8,698.00	16.09% Bal: $4.1M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Birch Run Area Schools Code: 73170 • Saginaw (ISD 73)	1,784.8 pupils Operating Cohort	$13,181.00 COE Inst: $8,411.00	33.69% Bal: $8.3M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Comstock Park Public Schools Code: 41080 • Kent (ISD 41)	1,777.8 pupils Operating Cohort	$16,376.00 COE Inst: $10,084.00	25.48% Bal: $7.7M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Dundee Community Schools Code: 58050 • Monroe (ISD 58)	1,754.1 pupils Operating Cohort	$11,467.00 COE Inst: $7,711.00	24.47% Bal: $5.3M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Shepherd Public Schools Code: 37060 • Isabella (ISD 29)	1,739.7 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,281.00 COE Inst: $8,305.00	23.81% Bal: $6.3M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Yale Public Schools Code: 74130 • St. Clair (ISD 74)	1,724.3 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,125.00 COE Inst: $8,336.00	23.52% Bal: $5.9M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Flat Rock Community Schools Code: 82180 • Wayne (ISD 82)	1,718.9 pupils Operating Cohort	$16,234.00 COE Inst: $9,250.00	30.05% Bal: $9.1M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Armada Area Schools Code: 50050 • Macomb (ISD 50)	1,706.4 pupils Operating Cohort	$15,083.00 COE Inst: $8,768.00	5.39% Bal: $1.7M	Fiscal Watch (5%–10%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Belding Area School District Code: 34080 • Ionia (ISD 34) Center Program	1,703.5 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,795.00 COE Inst: $9,716.00	23.41% Bal: $6.1M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Croswell-Lexington Community Schools Code: 76080 • Sanilac (ISD 76)	1,703.3 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,126.00 COE Inst: $9,439.00	17.44% Bal: $4.4M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Bullock Creek School District Code: 56020 • Midland (ISD 56)	1,665 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,136.00 COE Inst: $8,547.00	16.05% Bal: $4.1M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Clintondale Community Schools Code: 50070 • Macomb (ISD 50)	1,660.2 pupils Operating Cohort	$15,974.00 COE Inst: $9,193.00	24.35% Bal: $6.9M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Tri County Area Schools Code: 59080 • Montcalm (ISD 59)	1,657.9 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,049.00 COE Inst: $8,509.00	17.51% Bal: $4.4M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Gladwin Community Schools Code: 26040 • Gladwin (ISD 18)	1,641.6 pupils Operating Cohort	$13,478.00 COE Inst: $8,222.00	44.25% Bal: $10.9M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools Code: 41120 • Kent (ISD 41)	1,639.1 pupils Operating Cohort	$18,171.00 COE Inst: $10,356.00	9.05% Bal: $3.3M	Fiscal Watch (5%–10%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Crawford AuSable Schools Code: 20015 • Crawford (ISD 72)	1,621.7 pupils Operating Cohort	$13,880.00 COE Inst: $9,120.00	44.55% Bal: $10.8M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Clarenceville School District Code: 63090 • Wayne (ISD 63)	1,619.3 pupils Operating Cohort	$15,416.00 COE Inst: $9,074.00	43.84% Bal: $11.3M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Lakewood Public Schools Code: 34090 • Ionia (ISD 34)	1,588.5 pupils Operating Cohort	$12,865.00 COE Inst: $8,027.00	24.08% Bal: $5.1M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Madison School District (Lenawee) Code: 46090 • Lenawee (ISD 46)	1,579.0 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,306.00 COE Inst: $10,002.00	42.39% Bal: $10.1M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Buchanan Community Schools Code: 11310 • Berrien (ISD 11)	1,559.0 pupils Operating Cohort	$13,350.00 COE Inst: $7,958.00	-363.81% Bal: $5.8M	Deficit (< 0%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Corunna Public Schools Code: 78100 • Shiawassee (ISD 78)	1,556.9 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,900.00 COE Inst: $9,521.00	13.98% Bal: $3.4M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Richmond Community Schools Code: 50180 • Macomb (ISD 50)	1,555.1 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,116.00 COE Inst: $8,365.00	16.91% Bal: $3.9M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Newaygo Public School District Code: 62070 • Newaygo (ISD 62)	1,549.9 pupils Operating Cohort	$14,199.00 COE Inst: $10,080.00	16.82% Bal: $3.8M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Negaunee Public Schools Code: 52090 • Marquette (ISD 52) Center Program	1,547.9 pupils Operating Cohort	$13,589.00 COE Inst: $9,318.00	61.6% Bal: $14.1M	High Reserve (> 50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Clare Public Schools Code: 18010 • Clare (ISD 18)	1,544.7 pupils Operating Cohort	$13,411.00 COE Inst: $8,950.00	29.95% Bal: $6.7M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Parchment School District Code: 39130 • Kalamazoo (ISD 39)	1,535.9 pupils Operating Cohort	$15,902.00 COE Inst: $8,930.00	14.87% Bal: $3.9M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
New Haven Community Schools Code: 50170 • Macomb (ISD 50)	1,528.5 pupils Operating Cohort	$13,872.00 COE Inst: $7,790.00	30.83% Bal: $6.7M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Essexville-Hampton Public Schools Code: 09050 • Bay (ISD 09)	1,513.6 pupils Operating Cohort	$12,099.00 COE Inst: $7,754.00	17.74% Bal: $3.5M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›
Westwood Community School District Code: 82240 • Wayne (ISD 82) Center Program	1,506.8 pupils Operating Cohort	$18,895.00 COE Inst: $10,012.00	28.37% Bal: $8.4M	Standard Reserve (10%–50%) MCL 380.1219	Profile ›

Source: Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI) and Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Bulletin 1014 & 1022. Audited FY 2025.