Northville Public Schools

NORTHVILLE, Michigan — 10 schools

7,115
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$18,992
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Northville Public Schools operates 10 public schools serving 7,115 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 7,006 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wayne County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,992 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 37.9% local, 57.0% state, and 5.0% 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 $76,752 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #438 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (19 AP courses district-wide), a 332.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.2% White, 21.8% Asian, 4.5% African American across the district's schools.

Northville High School accounts for 34.8% of all Northville Public Schools student enrollment

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

Northville Public Schools school enrollment varies 20× across entities

Northville Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 122 students (lowest) to 2,441 students (highest), a spread of 2,319 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Northville Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 333:1 — 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 Northville Public Schools is typically wider than the Northville Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Northville Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 22.5% — 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 Northville Public Schools is typically wider than the Northville 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?

5.0%
Federal
57.0%
State
37.9%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
438 / 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 Wayne 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

Average Teacher Salary

$76,752
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 10 schools in Northville Public Schools.

White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 4.5%
Asian 21.8%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 10
Schools with AP
19 AP courses total
332.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Northville Public Schools

School Enrollment
Northville High School
2,441
Hillside Middle School
1,024
Meads Mill Middle School
615
Thornton Creek Elementary School
531
Winchester Elementary School
519
Amerman Elementary School
504
Ridge Wood Elementary School
468
Silver Springs Elementary School
403
Moraine Elementary School
379
Cooke School
122

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northville Public Schools?

Northville Public Schools has 10 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 7,115 students.

How much does Northville Public Schools spend per student?

Northville Public Schools spends $18,992 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #438 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Northville Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Northville Public Schools is $76,752 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Northville Public Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Northville Public Schools?

Northville Public Schools students are 65.2% White, 21.8% Asian, 4.5% African American, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Northville Public Schools?

Northville Public Schools has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #438 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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