Lamphere Public Schools

MADISON HEIGHTS, Michigan — 7 schools

2,341
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$18,621
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lamphere Public Schools operates 7 public schools serving 2,341 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,416 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oakland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,621 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 46.3% local, 43.1% state, and 10.6% 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 $83,830 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #166 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 457.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 39.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.3% White, 14.3% African American, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Lamphere High School accounts for 31.2% of all Lamphere Public Schools student enrollment

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

Lamphere Public Schools school enrollment varies 26× across entities

Lamphere Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 29 students (lowest) to 753 students (highest), a spread of 724 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Lamphere Public 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

Lamphere Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 457:1 — 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

Lamphere Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 39.3% — 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?

10.6%
Federal
43.1%
State
46.3%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
166 / 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 Oakland 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

$83,830
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 7 schools in Lamphere Public Schools.

White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 14.3%
Asian 6.2%
Multiracial 7.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
457.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
39.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lamphere Public Schools

School Enrollment
Lamphere High School
753
Page Middle School
538
Edmonson Elementary School
305
Hiller Elementary School
272
Simonds Elementary School
260
Lessenger Elementary School
259
Lamphere Center
29

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lamphere Public Schools?

Lamphere Public Schools has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 5 other. Total enrollment is 2,341 students.

How much does Lamphere Public Schools spend per student?

Lamphere Public Schools spends $18,621 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #166 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Lamphere Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Lamphere Public Schools is $83,830 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lamphere Public Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Lamphere Public Schools?

Lamphere Public Schools students are 64.3% White, 14.3% African American, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lamphere Public Schools?

Lamphere Public Schools has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #166 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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