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 kindergarten had the biggest classes with 959 students during the 2023-24 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 237 students.
Countywide, Lapeer Community 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 Lapeer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer Community Schools | 4,386 | 4,282 | -2.4 |
| North Branch Area Schools | 2,382 | 2,426 | 1.8 |
| Imlay City Community Schools | 1,770 | 1,738 | -1.8 |
| Almont Community Schools | 1,402 | 1,397 | -0.4 |
| Chatfield School | 483 | 482 | -0.2 |
| Dryden Community Schools | 470 | 459 | -2.3 |
| Lapeer ISD | 276 | 267 | -3.3 |
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