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17,489 students enrolled in Eaton County school districts in 2023-24 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 17,489 students enrolled in Eaton County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 0.1% less than the previous year, according to the 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.

Enrollment in Eaton County Over 9 Years

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Enrollment in Eaton County Schools

DistrictTotal enrollment in 2022-23Total enrollment in 2023-24% Change from Previous Year
Grand Ledge Public Schools5,0965,3284.6
Waverly Community Schools2,8842,723-5.6
Charlotte Public Schools2,3782,355-1
Eaton Rapids Public Schools1,9821,942-2
Olivet Community Schools1,2651,247-1.4
Maple Valley Schools912903-1
Potterville Public Schools753715-5
Insight School of Michigan6536794
Bellevue Community Schools590550-6.8
LifeTech Academy4004000
Eaton RESA29833211.4
Island City Academy201197-2
Relevant Academy of Eaton County638941.3
Oneida Township School District #33329-12.1

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