Big Jackson School District

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Paris, Michigan - 1 schools

At $19,350 per pupil, Big Jackson School District ranks #66 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

20
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,350
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Big Jackson School District operates 1 public schools serving 20 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Newaygo County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,350 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 82 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 61.3% local, 8.0% state, and 30.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers.

. Demographically, the student body averages 100.0% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Big Jackson Public School, enrolling 1 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Big Jackson School District reports 80.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is at least 75%, indicating a high concentration of measured economic need. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

30.7%
Federal
8.0%
State
61.3%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Big Jackson School District.

White 100.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Big Jackson School District

School Enrollment
Big Jackson Public School
1

How Big Jackson School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pittsfield Acres Academy Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Explore Academy-Livonia Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Autrain-Onota Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Bangor Township S/D #8 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Sigel Township S/D #4f Larger Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Big Jackson School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Michigan

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Utica Community Schools
25,744 students · 38 schools · $14,295/pupil
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Dearborn City School District
20,128 students · 37 schools · $18,204/pupil
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Ann Arbor Public Schools
17,026 students · 32 schools · $19,271/pupil
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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
16,294 students · 25 schools · $14,974/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Big Jackson School District?

Big Jackson School District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 20 students.

How much does Big Jackson School District spend per student?

Big Jackson School District spends $19,350 per student.

What is the demographic composition of Big Jackson School District?

Big Jackson School District students are 100.0% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.