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DeWitt Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
5
Schools
3,105
Students
$13,057
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
21.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

DeWitt Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 3,105 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,057 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
David Scott Elementary School02–04448
Schavey Road Elementary SchoolPK–02508
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DeWitt Middle School06–08692
Herbison Woods Elementary School04–06495
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DeWitt High School09–12962
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,057Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
69%
25%
State
69.2%
Local (property tax)
25.3%
Federal
5.5%

State funding accounts for 69% 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
5
Schools
3,105
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.5% graduation rate — 13.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in DeWitt Public Schools?
DeWitt Public Schools has 5 public schools, serving a total of 3,105 students.
What is the graduation rate for DeWitt Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does DeWitt Public Schools spend per student?
DeWitt Public Schools spends $13,057 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in DeWitt Public Schools?
21% of students in DeWitt Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in DeWitt Public Schools?
No, DeWitt Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does DeWitt Public Schools serve?
DeWitt Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for DeWitt Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in DeWitt Public Schools is 50/100. 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.