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Ovid-Elsie Area Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,318 students in Ovid-Elsie Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料s in Ovid-Elsie Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
5 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,318 Students
1,376,294 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, 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 88% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#244 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
88%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,023 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,288 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,023
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,288
$17,693
Best Ovid-Elsie Area Schools 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonard Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
732 Mabbit Rd
Ovid, MI 48866
(989) 834-5029
Ovid, MI 48866
(989) 834-5029
Gr: K-2 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ovidelsie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8989 E Colony Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Ovidelsie Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4041 N Hollister Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 862-4238
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 862-4238
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Ee Knight Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N Tyler Dr
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 862-5170
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 862-5170
Gr: 3-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Ovidelsie Comm Edalt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 Mabbit Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ovid-Elsie Area Schools?
Ovid-Elsie Area Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,318 students.
What is the rank of Ovid-Elsie Area Schools?
Ovid-Elsie Area Schools is ranked #270 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ovid-Elsie Area Schools?
92% of Ovid-Elsie Area Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ovid-Elsie Area Schools?
Ovid-Elsie Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ovid-Elsie Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,288 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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