Ellsworth Community School District

9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729-9679
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Ellsworth Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 228 students in Ellsworth Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Ellsworth Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
228 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ellsworth Community School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#251 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
32%
35%
50-54%
45%
40-49%
38%
(21-22)
≥50%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,355 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,110 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,355
$18,604
Spending / Student
$15,110
$17,782

Best Ellsworth Community School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellsworth Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ellsworth Community School District?
Ellsworth Community School District manages 1 public schools serving 228 students.
What is the rank of Ellsworth Community School District?
Ellsworth Community School District is ranked #265 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth Community School District?
88% of Ellsworth Community School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ellsworth Community School District?
Ellsworth Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ellsworth Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,110 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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