How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Benzie County Central Schools | Elk Rapids Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benzonia, Michigan | Elk Rapids, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,236 | 1,231 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 26.1:1 | 17.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Benzie County Central Schools | Elk Rapids Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,875 | $13,649 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.4% | 10.5% |
| State Revenue | 28.0% | 17.6% |
| Local Revenue | 60.6% | 71.9% |
Benzie County Central Schools
Federal State Local
Elk Rapids Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Benzie County Central Schools | Elk Rapids Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.1% | 88.3% |
| African American | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 2.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.9% | 21.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Benzie County Central Schools | Elk Rapids Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 187.2:1 | 244:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.8% | 24.5% |
School Types
Benzie County Central Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Elk Rapids Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.