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Central Elementary School

1800 18TH AVE, MENOMINEE, MI 49858 · (906)863-3605 · Menominee County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL265 STUDENTS
Enrollment
265
Elementary
DISTRICT 398 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
147 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 55%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
92
Grade 1
94
Grade 2
79
Student demographics
White
—86%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
—5%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 9%
Black
—1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Asian
—2%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
—6%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
—0%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.

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6-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24
Enrollment
265
-43 (-14%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 14.3:1
% White
86%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Central Elementary School

As a modestly sized elementary campus in MENOMINEE, Michigan, Central Elementary School serves 265 students from grades pre-K through 2, run under Menominee Area Public Schools. Enrollment runs roughly 28% leaner than the state mean of about 369.

Across the 4 schools in Menominee Area Public Schools (1,419 students total), Central Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Central Elementary School reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (86%). Other groups include 6% multiracial, 5% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, Central Elementary School records 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.8:1, putting Central Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 55% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Menominee County) reports that median household income runs about $56,435, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Menominee County's 16 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,979 students), Central Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Menominee Jr High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Central Elementary School.

Central Elementary School operates from a town-center location.

Trend over the last 6 years. Looking back 6 years, enrollment at Central Elementary School has fell 14%, going from 308 students in 2018 to 265 in 2024. White enrollment moved from 93% to 86% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Menominee County at a glance

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Population
23,247
Census ACS
Median income
$56,435
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
3,979 students

Quick facts

School name
Central Elementary School
District
Menominee Area Public Schools
Address
1800 18TH AVE, MENOMINEE, MI 49858
Phone
(906)863-3605
County
Menominee County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
265
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
147 (55%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
262355001774
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Central Elementary School
How large is Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School enrolls approximately 265 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is approximately 13.5:1 (20 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School reports a student body of 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Central Elementary School public or private?
Central Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Menominee Area Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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