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Michigan Education: 17,508 students enrolled in Eaton County school districts in 2022-23 school year

Superintendent of public instruction michael f rice 2023

MI Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael F. Rice 2023 | Michigan Department of Education

MI Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael F. Rice 2023 | Michigan Department of Education

There were 17,508 students enrolled in Eaton County school districts in the 2022-23 school year, 1.1% more than the previous year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

The county's data showed that 12th grade had the biggest classes with 1,624 students during the 2022-23 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 295 students.

Countywide, Grand Ledge Public Schools welcomed the most students during the 2022-23 school year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Eaton County.

Overall student enrollment in Michigan remains below pre-pandemic levels, with white students experiencing the largest decline at 6.5%.

Academic performance has also suffered, with the state's average NAEP score dropping by 6.5 points and ethnic achievement gaps have widened. Black and Hispanic students' average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.

Enrollment in Eaton County Over 8 Years

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Enrollment in Eaton County Schools

DistrictTotal enrollment in 2021-22Total enrollment in 2022-23% Change from Previous Year
Grand Ledge Public Schools4,9235,0963.5
Waverly Community Schools2,8192,8842.3
Charlotte Public Schools2,3632,3780.6
Eaton Rapids Public Schools2,0381,982-2.7
Olivet Community Schools1,3061,265-3.1
Maple Valley Schools936912-2.6
Potterville Public Schools755753-0.3
Insight School of Michigan5996539
Bellevue Community Schools607590-2.8
LifeTech Academy3754006.7
Eaton RESA299298-0.3
Island City Academy207201-2.9
Relevant Academy of Eaton County62631.6
Oneida Township School District #33733-10.8

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