Au Gres-Sims School District operates 3 public schools serving 416 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 414 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Arenac County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,715 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 50.0% local, 31.6% state, and 18.4% 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 $54,906 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #622 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 52.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.3% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.
Au Gressims Elementary School accounts for 40.3% of all Au Gres-Sims School District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Au Gres-Sims 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.
Au Gres-Sims School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 59.3% 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.
Au Gres-Sims School District chronic absenteeism rate is 52.3% — 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.
How many schools are in Au Gres-Sims School District?
Au Gres-Sims School District has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 416 students.
How much does Au Gres-Sims School District spend per student?
Au Gres-Sims School District spends $14,715 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #622 in Michigan.
What is the average teacher salary in Au Gres-Sims School District?
The average teacher salary in Au Gres-Sims School District is $54,906 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Au Gres-Sims School District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Arenac County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Au Gres-Sims School District?
Au Gres-Sims School District students are 86.3% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Au Gres-Sims School District?
Au Gres-Sims School District has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #622 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.