Burt Township School

Burt Township School, a tiny multi-level school in GRAND MARAIS, Michigan, part of Burt Township School District, hosts 34 students, covering grades K through 12. That puts it 88% smaller than the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 281 students.

Operationally, Burt Township School answers to Burt Township School District, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

In terms of who attends, Burt Township School records that White students make up the majority at 76%. The remainder is composed of 15% multiracial, 9% Native American.

Looking at school resources, Burt Township School reports 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.7:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 56% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Alger County put median household income runs about $61,286, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Burt Township School is one of 6 public schools in Alger County (combined enrollment of about 932 students).

Newberry Area School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 31.2 miles from this campus.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Five-year trend. Burt Township School's enrollment has edged up 13% since 2018, when it stood at 30 (now 34). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 87% to 76%. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 5.1:1 in 2018 to 10.7:1 today.

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