Bark River-harris Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Bark River-harris Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bark River-harris Elementary School?
374 students attend Bark River-harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bark River-harris Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bark River-harris Elementary School?
Bark River-harris Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bark River-harris Elementary School offer ?
Bark River-harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bark River-harris Elementary School part of?
Bark River-harris Elementary School is part of Bark River-Harris School District.

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