DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – Detroit Public Schools Community District is reporting its enrollment jumped by 437 students for the fall of 2025.

That marks the first time in decades the Detroit public school district had two consecutive years of growth in enrollment. The number of students increased from 47,401 in the fall of 2023 to 48,386 in 2024. Detroit had an estimated 48,823 on its count day this year.

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Enrollment counts in Michigan are conducted in the spring and fall and a school district can have different enrollment figures depending on the time attendance is measured.

In the state of Michigan, enrollment is the biggest factor in determining funding. Detroit Public Schools Community District will receive a minimum of $9,608 per pupil in what is called the “foundation allowance.” That’s the amount of money that follows each student to whatever district that student attends. But on top of the foundation allowance, many federal grants are based on student enrollment, so it would mean more federal funding, too.