Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

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Walled Lake, Michigan - 19 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Walled Lake Consolidated Schools #482 of 707 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,084 per pupil, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools ranks #203 of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

12,102
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$14,084
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools operates 19 public schools serving 12,102 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 elementary, 4 combined, 3 middle, 2 high schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Oakland County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,084 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 821 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 39.5% local, 50.6% 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 41/100, ranked #482 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 3 of 19 schools offering Advanced Placement (50 AP courses district-wide), a 320:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.1% White, 9.8% African American, 8.6% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Meadowbrook Elementary School, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.

Its largest campus is Walled Lake Northern High School, enrolling 1,383 students (12% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Walled Lake Elementary School, at 301 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools school enrollment varies 4.6× across entities

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools school enrollment ranges from 301 students (lowest) to 1,383 students (highest), a spread of 1,082 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools student-counselor ratio is 320:1 — 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 Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is typically wider than the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 25.6% — 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 Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is typically wider than the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.0%
Federal
50.6%
State
39.5%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
482 / 707
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 19 schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.

White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 9.8%
Asian 8.6%
Multiracial 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 47.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Walled Lake Consolidated Schools's schools, above the Michigan average of 36.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Meadowbrook Elementary School 73.6
  2. 2 Hickory Woods Elementary School 70.9
  3. 3 James R Geisler Middle School 69.6
  4. 4 Walled Lake Elementary School 64.7
  5. 5 Wixom Elementary School 64.0

Programs & Resources

3 / 19
Schools with AP
50 AP courses total
320:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

School Enrollment
Walled Lake Northern High School
1,383
Walled Lake Central High School
1,182
Walled Lake Western High School
1,033
Clifford H Smart Middle School
888
Walnut Creek Middle School
641
James R Geisler Middle School
620
Sarah G Banks Middle School
597
Keith Elementary School
542
Commerce Elementary School
534
Meadowbrook Elementary School
518
Hickory Woods Elementary School
499
Loon Lake Elementary School
496
Dublin Elementary
467
Pleasant Lake Elementary School
461
Wixom Elementary School
438
Oakley Park Elementary School
392
Mary Helen Guest Elementary School
337
Glengary Elementary School
311
Walled Lake Elementary School
301

How Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Kalamazoo Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Troy School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Warren Consolidated Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Livonia Public Schools School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Grand Rapids Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Walled Lake Consolidated 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 Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools has 19 schools, including 2 high, 4 combined, 3 middle, 10 elementary. Total enrollment is 12,102 students.

How much does Walled Lake Consolidated Schools spend per student?

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools spends $14,084 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #482 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools students are 68.1% White, 9.8% African American, 8.6% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #482 out of 707 districts in Michigan.