Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

WALLED LAKE, Michigan — 19 schools

12,102
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$21,318
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
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 other, 3 middle, 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 11,640 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oakland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,318 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 39.5% local, 50.6% state, and 10.0% 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 $74,243 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 54/100, ranked #282 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 19 schools offering Advanced Placement (50 AP courses district-wide), a 320:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

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

54
Equity Score
282 / 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 Oakland 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

$74,243
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 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.

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

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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 other, 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 $21,318 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #282 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?

The average teacher salary in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is $74,243 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?

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

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 54/100, ranking #282 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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