Black River Elementary School (Closed 2006)

2732 Orchard Beach Road
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Black River Elementary School serves 214 students in grades 3-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.18
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Black River Elementary School?
214 students attend Black River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Black River Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black River Elementary School?
Black River Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Black River Elementary School offer ?
Black River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Black River Elementary School part of?
Black River Elementary School is part of Cheboygan Area Schools.

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