Algonac Community School District

CLAY, Michigan — 4 schools

1,364
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,994
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Algonac Community School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,364 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,287 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in St. Clair County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,994 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 44.3% local, 42.6% state, and 13.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $56,959 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #671 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 322:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 54.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.7% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Algonac Juniorsenior High School accounts for 50.0% of all Algonac Community School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Algonac Community School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Algonac Community School District school enrollment varies 34× across entities

Algonac Community School District school enrollment ranges from 19 students (lowest) to 644 students (highest), a spread of 625 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Algonac Community School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 57.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Algonac Community School District student-counselor ratio is 322:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Algonac Community School District is typically wider than the Algonac Community School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Algonac Community School District chronic absenteeism rate is 54.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.1%
Federal
42.6%
State
44.3%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
671 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in St. Clair County county, where this district is located.

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$56,959
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Algonac Community School District.

White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Multiracial 0.7%
Other 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

322:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
54.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Algonac Community School District

School Enrollment
Algonac Juniorsenior High School
644
Algonquin Elementary School
445
Millside Elementary School
179
Algonac Alternative Education
19

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Algonac Community School District?

Algonac Community School District has 4 schools, including 3 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,364 students.

How much does Algonac Community School District spend per student?

Algonac Community School District spends $13,994 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #671 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Algonac Community School District?

The average teacher salary in Algonac Community School District is $56,959 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Algonac Community School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in St. Clair County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Algonac Community School District?

Algonac Community School District students are 95.7% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Algonac Community School District?

Algonac Community School District has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #671 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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