Top Rankings
Elk Rapids Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,230 students in Elk Rapids Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Elk Rapids Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,230 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elk Rapids Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)48%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,120 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,583 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,120
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,583
$17,693
Best Elk Rapids Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Rapids High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9039 Old M 72
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 267-9955
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 267-9955
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 Buckley St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Cherryland Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 E 3rd St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elk Rapids Schools School District?
Elk Rapids Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,230 students.
What is the rank of Elk Rapids Schools School District?
Elk Rapids Schools School District is ranked #82 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Rapids Schools School District?
90% of Elk Rapids Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk Rapids Schools School District?
Elk Rapids Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Elk Rapids Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,583 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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