In real dollars, Michigan school districts at the basic foundation allowance has about $70 in foundation revenue for every $100 it had in 1995.

From FY1998 to FY2011 the foundation allowance held near 85% of state school aid. By FY2026 it was 56%.

Michigan Benchmark, in collaboration with Pointers for Academic Excellence (PFAE), has published an independent report examining enrollment trends, community dynamics, and fiscal direction within the Grosse Pointe Public School System. The report draws on publicly available data to provide an independent perspective on the district’s trajectory — covering enrollment patterns, demographic shifts, budget allocations, and long-term fiscal sustainability. Read the full report at...