Grand Blanc Community Schools

GRAND BLANC, Michigan — 13 schools

7,801
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$16,567
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Grand Blanc Community Schools operates 13 public schools serving 7,801 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 elementary, 4 other, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 7,457 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Genesee County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,567 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 27.3% local, 63.7% state, and 9.0% 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 $60,844 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 55/100, ranked #265 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (36 AP courses district-wide), a 325.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 38.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.3% White, 18.3% African American, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Grand Blanc Community High School accounts for 31.9% of all Grand Blanc Community Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Grand Blanc Community 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

Grand Blanc Community Schools school enrollment varies 475× across entities

Grand Blanc Community Schools school enrollment ranges from 5 students (lowest) to 2,377 students (highest), a spread of 2,372 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

Grand Blanc Community Schools student-counselor ratio is 325:1 — 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 Grand Blanc Community Schools is typically wider than the Grand Blanc Community Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Grand Blanc Community Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 38.3% — 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?

9.0%
Federal
63.7%
State
27.3%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
265 / 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 Genesee County county, where this district is located.

$731
Studio/mo
$856
1 BR/mo
$1,033
2 BR/mo
$1,272
3 BR/mo
$1,497
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$60,844
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 13 schools in Grand Blanc Community Schools.

White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 18.3%
Asian 3.0%
Multiracial 9.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 13
Schools with AP
36 AP courses total
325.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
38.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Grand Blanc Community Schools

School Enrollment
Grand Blanc Community High School
2,377
Grand Blanc Middle School East
884
Grand Blanc Middle School West
757
Myers Elementary School
479
Brendel Elementary School
462
Reid Elementary School
433
Indian Hill Elementary School
406
Cook Elementary School
397
Mcgrath Elementary School
380
Perry Innovation Center
343
Lillian G Mason Elementary School
331
Anderson Elementary School
203
Perry Learning Center
5

Nearby Districts in Michigan

Top districts in the same state — compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Utica Community Schools
25,744 students · 38 schools · $13,844/pupil
Compare vs Grand Blanc Community Schools →
Dearborn City School District
20,128 students · 37 schools · $17,609/pupil
Compare vs Grand Blanc Community Schools →
Ann Arbor Public Schools
17,026 students · 32 schools · $22,548/pupil
Compare vs Grand Blanc Community Schools →

Compare Grand Blanc Community Schools

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs Detroit Public Schools Community District →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Grand Blanc Community Schools?

Grand Blanc Community Schools has 13 schools, including 4 other, 2 middle, 7 elementary. Total enrollment is 7,801 students.

How much does Grand Blanc Community Schools spend per student?

Grand Blanc Community Schools spends $16,567 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #265 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Grand Blanc Community Schools?

The average teacher salary in Grand Blanc Community Schools is $60,844 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Grand Blanc Community Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Grand Blanc Community Schools?

Grand Blanc Community Schools students are 62.3% White, 18.3% African American, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% Asian, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Grand Blanc Community Schools?

Grand Blanc Community Schools has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #265 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

Federal data Last updated 2026 Free public data

Coverage

50 states + DC

Full national footprint

Update cadence

Quarterly

Refreshed within 30 days of upstream release

Source agency

Federal

Authoritative data, no third-party aggregation

Page reliability score 94.0%
Industry baseline

Composite score weighing source authority, update freshness, and methodological transparency. 1.0 = full federal-source coverage with documented methodology and recent update.