How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Morenci Area Schools | New Buffalo Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Morenci, Michigan | New Buffalo, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 535 | 536 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Morenci Area Schools | New Buffalo Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,662 | $31,373 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| State Revenue | 62.1% | 11.1% |
| Local Revenue | 28.5% | 82.7% |
Morenci Area Schools
Federal State Local
New Buffalo Area Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Morenci Area Schools | New Buffalo Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 78.6% |
| African American | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% | 13.8% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.8% | 29.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Morenci Area Schools | New Buffalo Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 295.5:1 | 197:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.8% | 18.4% |
School Types
Morenci Area Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
New Buffalo Area Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.