Enrollment
34
Combined
STATE 281
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BURT TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 260747004328
Burt Township School
27 COLWELL ST, GRAND MARAIS, MI 49839 · (906) 494-2521 · Alger County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL34 STUDENTS
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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
10.7:1
3 FTE teachers
STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
19 students
STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 9 | 4 | 12% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 11 | 2 | 6% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 6% |
Student demographics
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
Where Burt Township School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 34 | #166 of 200 |
Ranked against other public K-12 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
34
+4 (+13%) vs 2020
-60% since 1990-91, when it was 84
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
was 6.0:1
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 | 34 | 3.2 | 10.7:1 | 56% (19) |
| 2023-24 | 40 | 4.2 | 9.6:1 | 65% (26) |
| 2022-23 | 35 | 6 | 5.8:1 | 80% (28) |
| 2020-21 | 30 | 5 | 6.0:1 | 70% (21) |
| 2017-18 | 30 | 5.9 | 5.1:1 | 83% (25) |
| 2015-16 | 25 | 5 | 5.0:1 | 80% (20) |
| 2010-11 | 44 | 5 | 8.8:1 | 86% (38) |
| 2000-01 | 88 | 8 | 11.0:1 | 67% (59) |
| 1990-91 | 84 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Burt Township School.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (30 to 34); teachers down 45% (5.9 to 3.2).
About Burt Township School
Burt Township School is a small combined-grade school found in GRAND MARAIS, Michigan. The school serves 34 students in kindergarten through 12 in 2024-25. For comparison, combined schools in Michigan average about 281 students.
Burt Township School District operates Burt Township School.
By race and ethnicity, Burt Township School is 76% White. The school is also 15% multiracial and 9% Native American.
The ratio of students to teachers is 10.7:1, with 3.2 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. For comparison, combined schools in Michigan average 17.3:1. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 56%.
Alger County census figures show that median household income is about $61,286, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Burt Township School is among the 6 public schools in Alger County.
The nearest other public school, Newberry Area School, is about 31.2 miles away.
Burt Township School falls in the Rural: Remote locale category, used for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 13%, from 30 to 34. Its ratio of students to teachers was 6.0:1 in 2020-21, and 10.7:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Burt Township School covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Alger County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,762
Census ACS
Median income
$61,286
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
932 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Newberry Area School31.2 mi · 496
- Three Lakes Academy33.6 mi · 114
- Munising High and Middle School36.8 mi · 296
- William G Mather Elementary School36.9 mi · 253
Frequently asked questions
About Burt Township SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Burt Township School?
Burt Township School enrolls approximately 34 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Burt Township School serve?
Burt Township School serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Burt Township School?
Approximately 10.7:1 students per teacher at Burt Township School.
What is the student diversity at Burt Township School?
Student demographics at Burt Township School are roughly 76% White, 15% Two or more.
What district is Burt Township School in?
Burt Township School is part of Burt Township School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.