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
The county's data showed that 10th grade had the biggest classes with 1,647 students during the 2023-24 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 340 students.
Countywide, Grand Ledge Public Schools welcomed the most students during the 2023-24 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.
| District | Total enrollment in 2022-23 | Total enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ledge Public Schools | 5,096 | 5,328 | 4.6 |
| Waverly Community Schools | 2,884 | 2,723 | -5.6 |
| Charlotte Public Schools | 2,378 | 2,355 | -1 |
| Eaton Rapids Public Schools | 1,982 | 1,942 | -2 |
| Olivet Community Schools | 1,265 | 1,247 | -1.4 |
| Maple Valley Schools | 912 | 903 | -1 |
| Potterville Public Schools | 753 | 715 | -5 |
| Insight School of Michigan | 653 | 679 | 4 |
| Bellevue Community Schools | 590 | 550 | -6.8 |
| LifeTech Academy | 400 | 400 | 0 |
| Eaton RESA | 298 | 332 | 11.4 |
| Island City Academy | 201 | 197 | -2 |
| Relevant Academy of Eaton County | 63 | 89 | 41.3 |
| Oneida Township School District #3 | 33 | 29 | -12.1 |
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