Cass City Public Schools

Cass City, Michigan — 3 schools

938
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,351
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cass City Public Schools operates 3 public schools serving 938 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 878 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tuscola County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,351 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 22.8% local, 63.7% state, and 13.5% 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 $60,999 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 56/100, ranked #262 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 438.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 39.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.4% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Cass City Elementary accounts for 52.3% of all Cass City Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Cass City Public Schools-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

Cass City Public Schools school enrollment varies 459× across entities

Cass City Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 459 students (highest), a spread of 458 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

Cass City Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 439:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Cass City Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 39.9% — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.5%
Federal
63.7%
State
22.8%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
262 / 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 Tuscola County county, where this district is located.

$671
Studio/mo
$786
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,288
3 BR/mo
$1,420
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$60,999
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 3 schools in Cass City Public Schools.

White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
438.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
39.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Cass City Public Schools

School Enrollment
Cass City Elementary
459
Cass City Jr and Sr High School
418
Transition Center
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cass City Public Schools?

Cass City Public Schools has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 938 students.

How much does Cass City Public Schools spend per student?

Cass City Public Schools spends $14,351 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #262 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Cass City Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Cass City Public Schools is $60,999 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Cass City Public Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Cass City Public Schools?

Cass City Public Schools students are 93.4% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cass City Public Schools?

Cass City Public Schools has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #262 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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