Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools

Located at 534 11th Street in Frankfort, Michigan, Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools is an open, traditional public school district situated in a distant town setting within the broader Traverse City metropolitan area. Identified in the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district operates two active school facilities offering a continuous educational program from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a total enrollment of 489 students, comprising 253 male and 236 female pupils. Demographically, the student body includes 440 White, 26 Hispanic, 11 multi-racial, 6 Black, 5 American Indian, and 1 Asian student, with learning opportunities provided continuously across primary, middle, and high school grade levels.

Operating independently of charter management or supervisory union structures, Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools maintains a dedicated operational framework to support its student population. The district’s staffing context incorporates approximately 166.16 total full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This team is anchored by 74.06 FTE classroom teachers, supported by 19.78 FTE instructional aides and 72.32 FTE support staff members. Together, this workforce provides instructional, administrative, and facility support across the district's two operational schools, serving the local community with a balanced ratio of educators and support personnel.