Delta-Schoolcraft ISD

ESCANABA, Michigan — 1 schools

276
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$189,825
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Delta-Schoolcraft ISD operates 1 public schools serving 276 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 74 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Delta County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $189,825 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 37.4% local, 38.7% state, and 23.9% 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 $402,188 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 77/100, ranked #24 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 75.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.7% White, 2.7% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Learning Center accounts for 100.0% of all Delta-Schoolcraft ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Delta-Schoolcraft ISD-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

Delta-Schoolcraft ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 70.1% 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.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Delta-Schoolcraft ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 75.7% — 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?

23.9%
Federal
38.7%
State
37.4%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
24 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Delta County county, where this district is located.

$714
Studio/mo
$742
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,288
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$402,188
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 1 schools in Delta-Schoolcraft ISD.

White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 2.7%
Multiracial 5.4%
Other 13.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

75.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Delta-Schoolcraft ISD

School Enrollment
Learning Center
74

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Delta-Schoolcraft ISD?

Delta-Schoolcraft ISD has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 276 students.

How much does Delta-Schoolcraft ISD spend per student?

Delta-Schoolcraft ISD spends $189,825 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #24 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Delta-Schoolcraft ISD?

The average teacher salary in Delta-Schoolcraft ISD is $402,188 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Delta-Schoolcraft ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of Delta-Schoolcraft ISD?

Delta-Schoolcraft ISD students are 75.7% White, 2.7% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Delta-Schoolcraft ISD?

Delta-Schoolcraft ISD has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #24 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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