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Cadillac Area Public Schools

Public school district · Cadillac, MI · NCES 2607590

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At a glance

Reported students

3,050

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

6

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

17.2:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$12,569

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$7,302

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
2,946
Teachers (FTE)
121
Student–teacher ratio
24.3:1

What current records say about Cadillac Area Public Schools

Cadillac Area Public Schools operates 6 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Cadillac, Michigan. NCES reports 3,050 students and 177.5 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Michigan agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 113 of 536 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $12,569 in current expenditure per pupil and $7,302 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 507 of 533 in Michigan. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
0.3%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
9.6%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
177.5
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$39,693,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Cadillac Area Public Schools

Cadillac, Michigan

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 44.2470, -85.3961

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White89.8%
  • Hispanic4.1%
  • Black1%
  • Asian0.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial3.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary348016.6:10
Middle168317.4:10
High253425.6:10

Explore schools in Cadillac Area Public Schools

6 current directory entries

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Showing 1–6 of 6 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Cadillac Innovation High SchoolHigh09–1216433.3:1
Cadillac Senior High SchoolHigh09–1290317.9:1
Forest View Elementary SchoolElementaryPK–0525716.6:1
Franklin Elementary SchoolElementaryPK–0556317.1:1
Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementaryKG–0548016.2:1
Mackinaw Trail Middle SchoolMiddle06–0868317.4:1

Cities served by Cadillac Area Public Schools

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Frequently asked questions about Cadillac Area Public Schools

How many schools are in Cadillac Area Public Schools?

Cadillac Area Public Schools has 6 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

How many students attend Cadillac Area Public Schools?

NCES reports 3,050 students for 2024–25, served by 177.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 113 of 536 Michigan agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 2,946 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Cadillac Area Public Schools?

The district-wide ratio is 17.2:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Cadillac Area Public Schools spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $12,569 in current expenditure per pupil, including $7,302 for instruction. That ranks 507 of 533 comparable Michigan agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in Cadillac Area Public Schools?

Cadillac Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 903 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in Cadillac Area Public Schools?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (231) 876-5000 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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