Pelkie Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Pelkie Elementary School served 74 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 74 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 38% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 45% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 17% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baraga Area Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pelkie Elementary School is Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility (7.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Baraga School (7.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baraga Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
7.1 miles
13924 Wadaga Rd
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-7070 7.1 9-12 n/a - Baraga Baraga School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 384 students
7.2 miles
210 Lyons St
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6661 7.2 K-12 384 - Lanse Lanse Area School Grades: K-12 | 615 students
9.6 miles
201 North 4th St
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000 9.6 K-12 615 - Toivola Elm River Township School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 9 students
13.7 miles
3999 Winona Rd
Toivola, MI 49965
(906) 288-3751 13.7 K-8 9 - Chassell Chassell K12 School Magnet School
Grades: K-12 | 250 students
14.9 miles
41585 Us Highway 41
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 483-2132 14.9 K-12 250
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