Ravenna Public Schools

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Ravenna, Michigan - 3 schools

An equity score of 38/100 ranks Ravenna Public Schools #535 of 707 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,016 per pupil, Ravenna Public Schools ranks #551 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,030
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,016
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ravenna Public Schools operates 3 public schools serving 1,030 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary 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 Muskegon County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,016 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 24.1% local, 65.9% state, and 10.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 38/100, ranked #535 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 333.7:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 35.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.6% White, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Ravenna High School, with a diversity index of 24.1/100.

Its largest campus is Beechnau Elementary School, enrolling 393 students (39% of the district's total enrollment).

Beechnau Elementary School accounts for 38.2% of all Ravenna Public Schools student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Ravenna Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Ravenna Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 334:1 — 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 Ravenna Public Schools is typically wider than the Ravenna Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Ravenna Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 35.4% — 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?

10.0%
Federal
65.9%
State
24.1%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
535 / 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 3 schools in Ravenna Public Schools.

White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 22.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Ravenna Public Schools's schools, below the Michigan average of 36.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Ravenna High School 24.1
  2. 2 Ravenna Middle School 21.8
  3. 3 Beechnau Elementary School 20.9

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
333.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
35.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Ravenna Public Schools

School Enrollment
Beechnau Elementary School
393
Ravenna High School
317
Ravenna Middle School
291

How Ravenna Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Hanover-Horton School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Ithaca Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Ravenna Public Schools'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 Ravenna Public Schools?

Ravenna Public Schools has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,030 students.

How much does Ravenna Public Schools spend per student?

Ravenna Public Schools spends $12,016 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #535 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Ravenna Public Schools?

Ravenna Public Schools students are 87.6% White, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ravenna Public Schools?

Ravenna Public Schools has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #535 out of 707 districts in Michigan.