Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee

ORTONVILLE, Michigan — 5 schools

2,128
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$14,786
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee operates 5 public schools serving 2,128 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,004 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oakland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,786 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 39.6% local, 50.8% state, and 9.7% 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 $56,576 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 43/100, ranked #497 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (28 AP courses district-wide), a 256.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 48.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.6% White, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American across the district's schools.

Brandon High School accounts for 32.3% of all Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee-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

Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee school enrollment varies 648× across entities

Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 648 students (highest), a spread of 647 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

Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee student-counselor ratio is 257:1 — 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 Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee is typically wider than the Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee chronic absenteeism rate is 48.0% — 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?

9.7%
Federal
50.8%
State
39.6%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
497 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Oakland 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

$56,576
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 5 schools in Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee.

White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 2.3%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
28 AP courses total
256.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
48.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee

School Enrollment
Brandon High School
648
Harveyswanson Elementary School
548
Brandon Middle School
436
Oakwood Elementary School
371
Brandon Adult Transition Program
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee?

Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee has 5 schools, including 3 other, 1 middle, 1 high. Total enrollment is 2,128 students.

How much does Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee spend per student?

Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee spends $14,786 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #497 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee?

The average teacher salary in Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee is $56,576 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee?

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

What is the demographic composition of Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee?

Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee students are 87.6% White, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American, 1.9% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee?

Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #497 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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