Olivet Community Schools

OLIVET, Michigan — 3 schools

1,265
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,779
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Olivet Community Schools operates 3 public schools serving 1,265 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 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 1,239 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Eaton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,779 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 24.6% local, 67.3% state, and 8.1% 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 $61,149 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #662 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 432.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 35.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.4% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Olivet Middle School accounts for 37.2% of all Olivet Community Schools student enrollment

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

Olivet Community Schools student-counselor ratio is 433:1 — 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

Olivet Community Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 35.6% — 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?

8.1%
Federal
67.3%
State
24.6%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
662 / 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 Eaton County county, where this district is located.

$973
Studio/mo
$1,012
1 BR/mo
$1,268
2 BR/mo
$1,627
3 BR/mo
$1,679
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,149
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 3 schools in Olivet Community Schools.

White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
432.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
35.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Olivet Community Schools

School Enrollment
Olivet Middle School
461
Olivet High School
404
Fern Persons Elementary School
374

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Olivet Community Schools?

Olivet Community Schools has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,265 students.

How much does Olivet Community Schools spend per student?

Olivet Community Schools spends $12,779 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #662 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Olivet Community Schools?

The average teacher salary in Olivet Community Schools is $61,149 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Olivet Community Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Olivet Community Schools?

Olivet Community Schools students are 92.4% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Olivet Community Schools?

Olivet Community Schools has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #662 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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