Posen Consolidated School District No. 9

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Posen, Michigan - 2 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 #584 of 707 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,252 per pupil, Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 ranks #502 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

216
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,252
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 operates 2 public schools serving 216 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Presque Isle County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,252 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 44.8% local, 37.9% state, and 17.3% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 35/100, ranked #584 of 707 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 29.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.8% White, 1.0% African American, 0.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Posen Elementary School, enrolling 118 students (56% of the district's total enrollment).

Posen Elementary School accounts for 54.6% of all Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 a distant remainder — means Posen Consolidated School District No. 9-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

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.4% — 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 Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 is typically wider than the Posen Consolidated School District No. 9-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.3%
Federal
37.9%
State
44.8%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
584 / 707
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Posen Consolidated School District No. 9.

White 97.8%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

29.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Posen Consolidated School District No. 9

School Enrollment
Posen Elementary School
118
Posen Consolidated High School
92

How Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Cheb-Otsego-Presque Isle Esd Similar size No spending data Similar funding mix
Momentum Academy Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Copper Country Isd Similar size No spending data Similar funding mix
Caseville Public Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Posen Consolidated School District No. 9's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Posen Consolidated School District No. 9?

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 216 students.

How much does Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 spend per student?

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 spends $12,252 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #584 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Posen Consolidated School District No. 9?

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 students are 97.8% White, 1.0% African American, 0.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Posen Consolidated School District No. 9?

Posen Consolidated School District No. 9 has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #584 out of 707 districts in Michigan.