Niles Community Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 1 Tyler St in Niles, Michigan, Niles Community Schools is an open, traditional public school district serving the educational needs of its local small city setting. According to data from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district operates 11 active schools, offering a comprehensive educational continuum that spans from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded learning opportunities. Operating as a standard public system independent of charter networks, the district serves as an educational hub for the surrounding Niles area. Families, students, and educational researchers can connect with the district administration online at www.nilesschools.org or directly by phone at (269) 683-0732.

Niles Community Schools supports a total enrollment of 3,143 students, comprising 1,615 male and 1,528 female learners. The student body reflects a diverse community composition, including 2,058 White, 369 Black, 352 Hispanic, 321 multiracial, 23 American Indian, 15 Asian, and 5 Pacific Islander students. To maintain high instructional standards and robust school operations, the district relies on a sizable workforce totaling nearly 819 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes approximately 326 FTE classroom teachers, 19 FTE instructional aides, and 473 FTE support staff, creating a well-resourced learning environment designed to guide students successfully through every stage of their academic journey.
11
Total Schools
3,143
Total Students
326.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Niles Community Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,058
Hispanic352
Black369
Asian15
Two or More321
American Indian23
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    2,058 (65.5%)
  • Black
    369 (11.7%)
  • Hispanic
    352 (11.2%)
  • Two or More
    321 (10.2%)
  • American Indian
    23 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    15 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Niles Community Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High4
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:3,143*
Teachers (FTE):326.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.6