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Pelkie Elementary School (Closed 2016)

15211 Pelkie Rd
Baraga, MI 49908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pelkie Elementary School serves 74 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
38%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
45%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Pelkie Elementary School?
74 students attend Pelkie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Pelkie Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pelkie Elementary School?
Pelkie Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pelkie Elementary School offer ?
Pelkie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Pelkie Elementary School part of?
Pelkie Elementary School is part of Baraga Area Schools.

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