Mackinaw City Public Schools

MACKINAW CITY, Michigan — 1 schools

143
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,208
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mackinaw City Public Schools operates 1 public schools serving 143 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 147 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Emmet County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,208 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 86.0% local, 11.8% state, and 2.2% 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 $112,917 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 147:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 23.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.0% White, 5.4% African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Mackinaw City K12 School accounts for 100.0% of all Mackinaw City Public Schools student enrollment

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

Mackinaw City Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 147:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Mackinaw City Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 23.8% — 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 Mackinaw City Public Schools is typically wider than the Mackinaw City Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

2.2%
Federal
11.8%
State
86.0%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$863
Studio/mo
$941
1 BR/mo
$1,235
2 BR/mo
$1,481
3 BR/mo
$1,635
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$112,917
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 Mackinaw City Public Schools.

White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 5.4%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 7.5%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
147:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mackinaw City Public Schools

School Enrollment
Mackinaw City K12 School
147

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mackinaw City Public Schools?

Mackinaw City Public Schools has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 143 students.

How much does Mackinaw City Public Schools spend per student?

Mackinaw City Public Schools spends $20,208 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Mackinaw City Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Mackinaw City Public Schools is $112,917 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mackinaw City Public Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Mackinaw City Public Schools?

Mackinaw City Public Schools students are 85.0% White, 5.4% African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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