Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

PLYMOUTH, Michigan — 25 schools

16,294
Total Enrollment
25
Schools
$16,462
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools operates 25 public schools serving 16,294 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 other, 10 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 16,044 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 $16,462 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 35.2% local, 55.4% state, and 9.4% 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 $67,350 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #456 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 474.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.1% White, 13.3% Asian, 11.2% African American across the district's schools.

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools school enrollment varies 29× across entities

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools school enrollment ranges from 65 students (lowest) to 1,899 students (highest), a spread of 1,834 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

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools student-counselor ratio is 475:1 — 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

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 32.1% — 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?

9.4%
Federal
55.4%
State
35.2%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
456 / 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

$67,350
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 25 schools in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.

White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 11.2%
Asian 13.3%
Multiracial 5.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

474.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

School Enrollment
Canton High School
1,899
Salem High School
1,871
Plymouth High School
1,816
Pioneer Middle School
827
Liberty Middle School
817
Discovery Middle School
731
East Middle School
725
West Middle School
667
Workman Elementary School
637
Miller Elementary School
480
Bentley Elementary School
479
Tonda Elementary School
476
Bird Elementary School
476
Dodson Elementary School
470
Hulsing Elementary School
468
Field Elementary School
467
Eriksson Elementary School
443
Hoben Elementary School
443
Isbister Elementary School
422
Farrand Elementary School
402
Smith Elementary School
364
Gallimore Elementary School
336
Starkweather Academy Fiegel
194
Pccs Elementary Virtual Academy
69
Pccs Middle Virtual Academy
65

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools has 25 schools, including 10 other, 10 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high. Total enrollment is 16,294 students.

How much does Plymouth-Canton Community Schools spend per student?

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools spends $16,462 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #456 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?

The average teacher salary in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is $67,350 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Plymouth-Canton Community 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 Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools students are 64.1% White, 13.3% Asian, 11.2% African American, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 25 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #456 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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