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2 schools in NICE Community School District

Michigan · 1,104 students · 1 city

NICE Community School District reports 2 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,104 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size of 552.

4-year change in NICE Community School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,104
+14 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How NICE Community School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MichiganIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,104#313 of 454#6,569 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#431 of 454N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.8:1#24 of 452#4,152 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
32.8%#350 of 454#6,349 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
11.4%#308 of 325#6,462 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside NICE Community School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 1,191 to 1,104 students (down 7%) and from 76 to 80 full-time teachers (up 5%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Aspen Ridge Elementary SchoolIshpemingElementaryPK-08721
Westwood High SchoolIshpemingHigh08-12383

About NICE Community School District

NICE Community School District is a sparse Michigan school district running 2 schools with combined enrollment near 1,104.

Looking at the level breakdown, NICE Community School District is made up of 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 552 in this district, higher than the Michigan typical of 406.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,090 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,104 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for NICE Community School District discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does NICE Community School District run?
NICE Community School District has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,104 students in Michigan.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in NICE Community School District?
NICE Community School District includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in NICE Community School District?
Aspen Ridge Elementary School is the largest public school in NICE Community School District by enrollment, with approximately 721 students.
What grade levels does NICE Community School District serve?
NICE Community School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.