Kalkaska Elementary School in Kalkaska, MI

At a glance

Reported students

517

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

86th percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

373

Kalkaska Elementary School: 517 reported students.

State peer staffing position

42nd percentile

15.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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: 300
Teachers (FTE): 35
Student–teacher ratio: 8.6:1

What the reported data says about Kalkaska Elementary School

Kalkaska Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kalkaska. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Kalkaska Public Schools. NCES reports 517 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 (95.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Kalkaska Elementary School

1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 19.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 62.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
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

White95.4%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.5%

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

Gifted and talented

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Rapid City Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

70 reported students

Kalkaska High School

High · Grades 09–12

439 reported students

Kalkaska Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

307 reported students

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Public schools near Kalkaska Elementary School

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
Kalkaska High School High · Kalkaska Public Schools	09–12	439	0.2 mi
Kalkaska Middle School Middle · Kalkaska Public Schools	06–08	307	0.3 mi
Crawford School Elementary · Excelsior Township S/D #1	KG–08	46	6.3 mi
Rapid City Elementary School Elementary · Kalkaska Public Schools	PK–05	70	8.1 mi

Frequently asked questions about Kalkaska Elementary School

What grades does Kalkaska Elementary School serve?

Kalkaska Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kalkaska Public Schools.

How many students attend Kalkaska Elementary School?

Kalkaska Elementary School reported 517 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 300 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Kalkaska Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 517 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Kalkaska Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Kalkaska Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kalkaska Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Kalkaska Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

62.3% 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 Kalkaska Elementary School in?

Kalkaska Elementary School is part of Kalkaska Public Schools, based in Kalkaska, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Kalkaska Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kalkaska High School (0.2 mi), Kalkaska Middle School (0.3 mi), Crawford School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.