Essexville-Hampton School District

303 Pine St
Essexville, MI 48732-1584
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,523 students in Essexville-Hampton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Essexville-Hampton School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
4 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,523 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Essexville-Hampton 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#369 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
35%
45%
45%
41%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,287 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,745 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,287
$18,604
Spending / Student
$11,745
$17,782

Best Essexville-Hampton School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garber High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
213 Pine St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9710
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cramer Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
313 Pine St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9740
Gr: 5-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Verellen Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Borton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9770
Gr: 2-4 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Nebobish Ave
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9760
Gr: PK-1 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Essexville-Hampton School District?
Essexville-Hampton School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,523 students.
What is the rank of Essexville-Hampton School District?
Essexville-Hampton School District is ranked #394 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Essexville-Hampton School District?
87% of Essexville-Hampton School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Essexville-Hampton School District?
Essexville-Hampton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Essexville-Hampton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,745 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,523 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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