How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Decatur Public Schools | Grand Traverse Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, Michigan | Traverse City, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 785 | 787 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Decatur Public Schools | Grand Traverse Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,648 | $8,977 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.5% | 4.5% |
| State Revenue | 56.4% | 89.8% |
| Local Revenue | 23.0% | 5.6% |
Decatur Public Schools
Federal State Local
Grand Traverse Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Decatur Public Schools | Grand Traverse Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.5% | 87.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.6% | 27.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Decatur Public Schools | Grand Traverse Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 282:1 | 790:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.3% | 12.5% |
School Types
Decatur Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Grand Traverse Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.