Flat Rock Community Schools

FLAT ROCK, Michigan — 5 schools

1,772
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$13,248
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Flat Rock Community Schools operates 5 public schools serving 1,772 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,754 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wayne County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,248 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 29.4% local, 63.1% state, and 7.4% 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 $51,162 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #732 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 (11 AP courses district-wide), a 333.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 57.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.9% White, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.0% African American across the district's schools.

Flat Rock Community High School accounts for 28.6% of all Flat Rock Community Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Flat Rock Community Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Flat Rock Community Schools school enrollment varies 4.7× across entities

Flat Rock Community Schools school enrollment ranges from 107 students (lowest) to 501 students (highest), a spread of 394 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Flat Rock Community Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.6% 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

Flat Rock Community Schools student-counselor ratio is 334:1 — 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 Flat Rock Community Schools is typically wider than the Flat Rock Community Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Flat Rock Community Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 57.6% — 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?

7.4%
Federal
63.1%
State
29.4%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
732 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Wayne 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

$51,162
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 Flat Rock Community Schools.

White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 4.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
333.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
57.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Flat Rock Community Schools

School Enrollment
Flat Rock Community High School
501
Thomas Simpson Middle School
417
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School
376
John M Barnes Elem School
353
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy
107

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Flat Rock Community Schools?

Flat Rock Community Schools has 5 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,772 students.

How much does Flat Rock Community Schools spend per student?

Flat Rock Community Schools spends $13,248 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #732 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Flat Rock Community Schools?

The average teacher salary in Flat Rock Community Schools is $51,162 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Flat Rock Community Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Flat Rock Community Schools?

Flat Rock Community Schools students are 80.9% White, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.0% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Flat Rock Community Schools?

Flat Rock Community Schools has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #732 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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