Lapeer ISD

LAPEER, Michigan — 2 schools

242
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$531,395
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lapeer ISD operates 2 public schools serving 242 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 50 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lapeer County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $531,395 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 52.1% local, 31.0% state, and 16.9% 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. The district's equity score — 76/100, ranked #40 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 25.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.7% White, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Lapeer Co Education and Technology Center accounts for 86.0% of all Lapeer ISD student enrollment

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

Lapeer ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 59.7% 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

Lapeer ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 25.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Lapeer ISD is typically wider than the Lapeer ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.9%
Federal
31.0%
State
52.1%
Local

Funding Equity

76
Equity Score
40 / 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 Lapeer 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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Lapeer ISD.

White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

25.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lapeer ISD

School Enrollment
Lapeer Co Education and Technology Center
43
Strive Transition Program
7

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lapeer ISD?

Lapeer ISD has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 242 students.

How much does Lapeer ISD spend per student?

Lapeer ISD spends $531,395 per student. The district has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #40 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Lapeer ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of Lapeer ISD?

Lapeer ISD students are 91.7% White, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lapeer ISD?

Lapeer ISD has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #40 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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