Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le

Ottawa Lake, Michigan — 3 schools

807
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$19,474
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le operates 3 public schools serving 807 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 830 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Monroe County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,474 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 28.3% local, 63.9% state, and 7.8% 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 $53,206 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 63/100, ranked #159 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 428.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.0% White, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Whiteford Elementary School accounts for 45.8% of all Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le school enrollment varies 2.0× across entities

Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le school enrollment ranges from 188 students (lowest) to 380 students (highest), a spread of 192 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

Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le student-counselor ratio is 429:1 — 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

Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le chronic absenteeism rate is 24.7% — 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 Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le is typically wider than the Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.8%
Federal
63.9%
State
28.3%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
159 / 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 Monroe County county, where this district is located.

$914
Studio/mo
$1,011
1 BR/mo
$1,326
2 BR/mo
$1,605
3 BR/mo
$2,147
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$53,206
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 3 schools in Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le.

White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
428.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le

School Enrollment
Whiteford Elementary School
380
Whiteford High School
262
Whiteford Middle School
188

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le?

Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 807 students.

How much does Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le spend per student?

Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le spends $19,474 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #159 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le?

The average teacher salary in Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le is $53,206 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le?

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

What is the demographic composition of Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le?

Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le students are 92.0% White, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le?

Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #159 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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