North Dickinson County Schools

FELCH, Michigan — 1 schools

260
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,772
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Dickinson County Schools operates 1 public schools serving 260 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 250 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dickinson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,772 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 45.7% local, 40.2% state, and 14.1% 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 $54,324 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #746 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 352.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.2% White, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.

North Dickinson School accounts for 100.0% of all North Dickinson County Schools student enrollment

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

North Dickinson County Schools student-counselor ratio is 352:1 — 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

North Dickinson County Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 28.8% — 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 North Dickinson County Schools is typically wider than the North Dickinson County 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?

14.1%
Federal
40.2%
State
45.7%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
746 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$689
Studio/mo
$841
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,182
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$54,324
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 North Dickinson County Schools.

White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Multiracial 3.6%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

352.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Dickinson County Schools

School Enrollment
North Dickinson School
250

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Dickinson County Schools?

North Dickinson County Schools has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 260 students.

How much does North Dickinson County Schools spend per student?

North Dickinson County Schools spends $12,772 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #746 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in North Dickinson County Schools?

The average teacher salary in North Dickinson County Schools is $54,324 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Dickinson County Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of North Dickinson County Schools?

North Dickinson County Schools students are 93.2% White, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Dickinson County Schools?

North Dickinson County Schools has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #746 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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