Northwest Education Services

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan — 4 schools

903
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$313,049
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Northwest Education Services operates 4 public schools serving 903 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 276 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Grand Traverse County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $313,049 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 54.1% local, 36.1% state, and 9.8% 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. The district's equity score — 75/100, ranked #48 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 14:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 62.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.5% White, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American across the district's schools.

North Ednew Horizons accounts for 27.2% of all Northwest Education Services student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Northwest Education Services-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

Northwest Education Services student-counselor ratio is 14:1 — 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

Northwest Education Services chronic absenteeism rate is 62.1% — 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?

9.8%
Federal
36.1%
State
54.1%
Local

Funding Equity

75
Equity Score
48 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,136
Studio/mo
$1,143
1 BR/mo
$1,357
2 BR/mo
$1,747
3 BR/mo
$1,797
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Northwest Education Services.

White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 1.8%
Other 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

14:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
62.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Northwest Education Services

School Enrollment
North Ednew Horizons
75
North Edbridgeway
70
Life Skills Center
67
North Edcreekside School
64

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northwest Education Services?

Northwest Education Services has 4 schools, including 3 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 903 students.

How much does Northwest Education Services spend per student?

Northwest Education Services spends $313,049 per student. The district has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #48 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Northwest Education Services?

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

What is the demographic composition of Northwest Education Services?

Northwest Education Services students are 88.5% White, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Northwest Education Services?

Northwest Education Services has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #48 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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