Public schools in Leelanau County reported last week stable student count numbers for the spring. The numbers are similar to those reported in the fall headcount, with little to no changes as districts near the end of the current academic year.
Count information is critical for districts like Suttons Bay Public School, which is considered the only “in-formula” school in the county, and receives state funds on a per pupil amount. Suttons Bay, like other in-formula schools, receives $9,608 for each student in the 2023-24 school year. The district, which is the second largest in the county, is able to generate approximately $5.5 million in revenue due to its “informula” status. This accounts for about 62% of the school’s total revenue. The count days and school fundings are mandated through the State School Aid Act.
Suttons Bay’s spring in-seat and virtual headcount is 575 with 16 Great Start Readiness Program (GRSP) students, which is just one student less than the fall count of 576. The virtual student headcount saw an increase this spring to 196 from 180.
