Mona Shores Public School District

Norton Shores, Michigan — 6 schools

3,876
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$23,501
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mona Shores Public School District operates 6 public schools serving 3,876 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 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 3,927 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Muskegon County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,501 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 29.1% local, 56.6% state, and 14.2% 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 $70,526 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 69/100, ranked #95 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (19 AP courses district-wide), a 443.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.6% White, 11.8% African American, 8.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Mona Shores High School accounts for 32.3% of all Mona Shores Public School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mona Shores Public School District-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

Mona Shores Public School District school enrollment varies 3.1× across entities

Mona Shores Public School District school enrollment ranges from 411 students (lowest) to 1,268 students (highest), a spread of 857 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Mona Shores Public School District student-counselor ratio is 444:1 — 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

Mona Shores Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.2% — 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 Mona Shores Public School District is typically wider than the Mona Shores Public School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.2%
Federal
56.6%
State
29.1%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
95 / 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 Muskegon County county, where this district is located.

$866
Studio/mo
$942
1 BR/mo
$1,236
2 BR/mo
$1,490
3 BR/mo
$1,636
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,526
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 6 schools in Mona Shores Public School District.

White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 11.8%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
19 AP courses total
443.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mona Shores Public School District

School Enrollment
Mona Shores High School
1,268
Mona Shores Middle School
930
Campbell Elementary School
454
Ross Park Elementary School
450
Churchill Elementary School
414
Lincoln Park Elementary School
411

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mona Shores Public School District?

Mona Shores Public School District has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 other. Total enrollment is 3,876 students.

How much does Mona Shores Public School District spend per student?

Mona Shores Public School District spends $23,501 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #95 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Mona Shores Public School District?

The average teacher salary in Mona Shores Public School District is $70,526 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mona Shores Public School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Mona Shores Public School District?

Mona Shores Public School District students are 71.6% White, 11.8% African American, 8.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mona Shores Public School District?

Mona Shores Public School District has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #95 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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