Public schools in Dewitt, MI
5 open public schools with an address in Dewitt, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,109
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Dewitt public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Dewitt, MI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,109 students, an average of 622 per school. The largest campus is DeWitt High School (944 students), and the largest elementary school is David Scott Elementary School (473).
Every listed school belongs to DeWitt Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 12% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Dewitt
Elementary schools in Dewitt
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Scott Elementary School DeWitt Public Schools | 02–03 | 473 | 16.9:1 | |
| Herbison Woods Elementary School DeWitt Public Schools | 04–05 | 469 | 16.2:1 | |
| Schavey Road Elementary School DeWitt Public Schools | PK–01 | 469 | 17.4:1 |
Middle schools in Dewitt
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWitt Middle School DeWitt Public Schools | 06–08 | 754 | 18.7:1 |
High schools in Dewitt
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeWitt High School DeWitt Public Schools | 09–12 | 944 | 18.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.2%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black1.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Dewitt schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,109 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dewitt
How many public schools are in Dewitt, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Dewitt: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,109 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dewitt?
All listed public schools with an address in Dewitt belong to DeWitt Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Dewitt?
DeWitt High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dewitt, with 944 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dewitt?
No school with an address in Dewitt is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Dewitt schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Dewitt public schools is 17.4:1, higher than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Dewitt guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities