Breckenridge Community Schools

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Breckenridge, Michigan - 2 schools

An equity score of 39/100 ranks Breckenridge Community Schools #529 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,146 per pupil, Breckenridge Community Schools ranks #410 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

617
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,146
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Breckenridge Community Schools operates 2 public schools serving 617 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined 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 Gratiot County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,146 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 34.5% local, 51.8% state, and 13.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 39/100, ranked #529 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 34.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.3% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Breckenridge Elementary School, enrolling 324 students (51% of the district's total enrollment).

Breckenridge Elementary School accounts for 51.1% of all Breckenridge Community Schools student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Breckenridge Community Schools a distant remainder — means Breckenridge Community Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Breckenridge Community Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 34.9% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

13.7%
Federal
51.8%
State
34.5%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
529 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Breckenridge Community Schools.

White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Multiracial 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

34.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Breckenridge Community Schools

School Enrollment
Breckenridge Elementary School
324
Breckenridge High School
310

How Breckenridge Community Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Paragon Charter Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Martin Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Inland Lakes Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Timberland Academy Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Ubly Community Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Breckenridge Community Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Breckenridge Community Schools?

Breckenridge Community Schools has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 617 students.

How much does Breckenridge Community Schools spend per student?

Breckenridge Community Schools spends $14,146 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #529 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Breckenridge Community Schools?

Breckenridge Community Schools students are 92.3% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Breckenridge Community Schools?

Breckenridge Community Schools has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #529 out of 702 districts in Michigan.