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L'Anse Creuse Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
19
Schools
9,289
Students
$14,410
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
43.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
92.7%
Graduation Rate
+6.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 9,289 students across 19 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,410 is near the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Middle School Central06–08544
Middle School East06–08618
Middle School North06–08635
Middle School South06–08389
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DiAnne M Pellerin Center09–12240
Frederick V Pankow Center09–120
High School09–121,246
High School North09–121,588
Mount Clemens Center for Lifelong Learning09–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center SchoolKG–1226
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,410Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
32%
State
56.0%
Local (property tax)
31.6%
Federal
12.4%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
9,289
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.7%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.7% graduation rate — 6.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools?
L'Anse Creuse Public Schools has 19 public schools, serving a total of 9,289 students.
What is the graduation rate for L'Anse Creuse Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does L'Anse Creuse Public Schools spend per student?
L'Anse Creuse Public Schools spends $14,410 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools?
44% of students in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools?
No, L'Anse Creuse Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does L'Anse Creuse Public Schools serve?
L'Anse Creuse Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for L'Anse Creuse Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.