Mar Lee School District

MARSHALL, Michigan — 1 schools

305
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,088
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mar Lee School District operates 1 public schools serving 305 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 295 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Calhoun County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,088 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 27.6% local, 56.6% state, and 15.8% 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 $63,281 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 43/100, ranked #506 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 295:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 48.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.8% White, 8.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

Mar Lee School accounts for 100.0% of all Mar Lee School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mar Lee School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Mar Lee School District student-counselor ratio is 295:1 — 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 Mar Lee School District is typically wider than the Mar Lee School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Mar Lee School District chronic absenteeism rate is 48.5% — 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?

15.8%
Federal
56.6%
State
27.6%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
506 / 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 Calhoun County county, where this district is located.

$833
Studio/mo
$976
1 BR/mo
$1,176
2 BR/mo
$1,410
3 BR/mo
$1,565
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$63,281
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 Mar Lee School District.

White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

295:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
48.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mar Lee School District

School Enrollment
Mar Lee School
295

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mar Lee School District?

Mar Lee School District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 305 students.

How much does Mar Lee School District spend per student?

Mar Lee School District spends $13,088 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #506 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Mar Lee School District?

The average teacher salary in Mar Lee School District is $63,281 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mar Lee School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Mar Lee School District?

Mar Lee School District students are 87.8% White, 8.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mar Lee School District?

Mar Lee School District has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #506 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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