L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools serves 9,414 students across 19 schools in suburban Macomb County, Michigan. The district experienced a 3.7% enrollment decline from the prior year, which may reflect broader demographic trends in the region. With 543 teachers, the student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1 aligns with typical suburban district staffing patterns.

Academic performance shows the district's graduation rate of 87.7% exceeds Michigan's state average of 85.5%, though the dropout rate of 7.0% represents a consideration area. Chronic absenteeism at 28.8% is notably elevated and may warrant attention regarding student engagement and attendance interventions.

The student population includes 39.0% economically disadvantaged students, 3.6% English learners, and 14.7% with identified disabilities. Racial demographics are 69.6% White, 17.0% Black, 3.7% Hispanic, and 1.5% Asian. These figures reflect the county's demographic composition.

Financial data indicates per-pupil spending of $15,700.73, which falls below Michigan's state average of $17,165, resulting in approximately $1,464 less per student annually. The district's total operating budget is $146.2 million. The spending differential relative to state averages may influence resource allocation across instructional programs, facilities, and support services.