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Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District

534 11th St
Frankfort, MI 49635-9351
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 484 students in Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (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
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
484 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#92 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
50%
34%
56%
45%
50-54%
38%
≥90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,256 is higher 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 $16,508 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,256
$18,510
Spending / Student
$16,508
$17,693

Best Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
613 Leelanau Ave
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
534 11th St
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Grades: 6-12
| 250 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District?
Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 484 students.
What is the rank of Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District?
Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District is ranked #99 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District?
90% of Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District?
Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,508 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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