Enrollment
131
Elementary
DISTRICT 173 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BENZIE COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS·NCES 260495007449
Betsie Valley School
17936 CADILLAC HWY, THOMPSONVILLE, MI 49683 · (231) 378-4164 · Manistee County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL131 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
93 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 15 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 22 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 21 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 25 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 23 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 25 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (15) is 40% smaller than its 5th grade class (25).
Student demographics
17%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Betsie Valley School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsie Valley School this school | 131 | 71.0% | N/A |
| North AdamsJerome Elem School NORTH ADAMS | 138 | 74.6% | N/A |
| Litchfield Elementary School LITCHFIELD | 110 | 66.4% | N/A |
| Wolverine Elementary School WOLVERINE | 123 | 75.6% | N/A |
| Burr Oak Elementary School BURR OAK | 138 | 67.4% | N/A |
| Lewiston Elementary School LEWISTON | 157 | 77.1% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Betsie Valley School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 131 | #1,541 of 1,630 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 71.0% | #496 of 1,563 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
131
0 (0%) vs 2020
-22% since 1990-91, when it was 168
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 14.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 131 | 9.8 | 13.3:1 | 71% (93) |
| 2023-24 | 140 | 10 | 14.0:1 | 73% (102) |
| 2022-23 | 136 | 8 | 17.0:1 | 78% (106) |
| 2020-21 | 131 | 9 | 14.6:1 | 68% (89) |
| 2017-18 | 143 | 11 | 12.9:1 | 75% (107) |
| 2015-16 | 136 | 7 | 19.4:1 | 69% (94) |
| 2010-11 | 173 | 10 | 17.3:1 | 80% (138) |
| 2000-01 | 229 | 12 | 19.1:1 | 59% (135) |
| 1990-91 | 168 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Betsie Valley School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (143 to 131); teachers down 11% (11 to 9.8).
About Betsie Valley School
Betsie Valley School operates as a small elementary school in THOMPSONVILLE, Michigan. The school counts 131 students across pre-K through 5. The typical figure for elementary schools in Michigan is about 369 students.
Betsie Valley School is one of 6 schools in Benzie County Central Schools, which enrolls 1,136 students in total.
White students make up 91% of enrollment at Betsie Valley School. The remaining students are 7% multiracial. For comparison, Manistee County is about 89% White. Betsie Valley School's diversity index is 17%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teacher staffing is 9.8 full-time equivalents, or about 13.3 students per teacher. This ratio sits 2.5 below the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 71%.
Manistee County has these Census figures: the median household income is $63,516, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Manistee County is home to 14 public schools and about 6,511 public school students.
Nearby, Benzie Central Middle School is about 10.2 miles away.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Distant. That means it sits in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Over 4 years, enrollment stayed close to where it was, going from 131 to 131. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 14.6:1 to 13.3:1.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Betsie Valley School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Manistee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,350
Census ACS
Median income
$63,516
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
6,511 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Benzie County Central Schools
- Benzie Central Sr High SchoolHigh · 292 students
- Benzie Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 239 students
- Homestead Hills Elementary SchoolElementary · 209 students
- Lake Ann Elementary SchoolElementary · 180 students
- Benzie AcademyHigh · 85 students
Nearby schools
- Benzie Central Middle School10.2 mi · 239
- Benzie Central Sr High School10.3 mi · 292
- Benzie Academy10.3 mi · 85
- Bear Lake Elementary School11.4 mi · 147
- Bear Lake High School11.4 mi · 133
- Homestead Hills Elementary School11.7 mi · 209
Frequently asked questions
About Betsie Valley SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Betsie Valley School?
Betsie Valley School enrolls approximately 131 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Betsie Valley School serve?
Betsie Valley School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betsie Valley School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Betsie Valley School is approximately 13.3:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Betsie Valley School?
At Betsie Valley School, the student body is approximately 91% White, 1% Hispanic, 7% Two or more.
What district is Betsie Valley School in?
Betsie Valley School is part of Benzie County Central Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.