At a glance
Reported students
99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan other enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 344 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
109
IMK Community Education: 99 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
20.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 87
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29:1
What the reported data says about IMK Community Education
IMK Community Education is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Iron Mountain. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Iron Mountain Public Schools. NCES reports 99 students for 2024–25.
Among 344 combined / other schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 123 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, above the Michigan median of 10.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (2%). Students served under IDEA represent 1.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IMK Community Education
- 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 1.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.9%
- Hispanic1%
- Black1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Iron Mountain Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Elementary School
Middle · Grades 05–06
99 reported students
Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
109 reported students
Iron Mountain High School
High · Grades 09–12
243 reported students
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
263 reported students
Public schools near IMK Community Education
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School Middle · Iron Mountain Public Schools | 07–08 | 109 | 0.8 mi |
| Iron Mountain High School High · Iron Mountain Public Schools | 09–12 | 243 | 0.8 mi |
| East Elementary School Middle · Iron Mountain Public Schools | 05–06 | 99 | 0.8 mi |
| North Elementary School Elementary · Iron Mountain Public Schools | KG–04 | 263 | 0.9 mi |
| Kingsford Middle School Middle · Breitung Township School District | 05–08 | 608 | 1.1 mi |
| DickinsonIron Special Education Other · Dickinson-Iron ISD | KG–12 | 58 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IMK Community Education
What grades does IMK Community Education serve?
IMK Community Education reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Iron Mountain Public Schools.
How many students attend IMK Community Education?
IMK Community Education reported 99 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 344 Michigan combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 87 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IMK Community Education?
The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 99 students and 4.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 10.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is IMK Community Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
IMK Community Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Iron Mountain Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of IMK Community Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is IMK Community Education in?
IMK Community Education is part of Iron Mountain Public Schools, based in Iron Mountain, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near IMK Community Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Middle School (0.8 mi), Iron Mountain High School (0.8 mi), East Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.