How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lakewood Public Schools | Utica Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Woodland, Michigan | Sterling Heights, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,653 | 25,744 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 37 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lakewood Public Schools | Utica Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,290 | $12,513 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.0% | 9.5% |
| State Revenue | 61.3% | 63.4% |
| Local Revenue | 26.8% | 27.1% |
Lakewood Public Schools
Federal State Local
Utica Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lakewood Public Schools | Utica Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.2% | 75.6% |
| African American | 0.8% | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.0% | 43.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lakewood Public Schools | Utica Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 126 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 10 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 375.3:1 | 342.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.5% | 30.7% |
School Types
Lakewood Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Utica Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.