Chikaming Elementary School

Chikaming Elementary School is a mid-sized unified-grade school in SAWYER, Michigan, operated by River Valley School District. The school serves students from the surrounding community in grade M.

River Valley School District runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 460 students. Chikaming Elementary School is one of those campuses.

In terms of school funding signals, The student-to-teacher ratio at Chikaming Elementary School logs approximately 10.4:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Around the school, Berrien County reports that median household earnings sit near $65,425, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, Berrien County runs 75 public schools (combined enrollment of about 21,027 students), of which Chikaming Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is River Valley MiddleHigh School, roughly 2.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Chikaming Elementary School operates from a small-town location.

Over the past 5-year window. Chikaming Elementary School's enrollment has ticked down 15% since 2018, when it stood at 134 (now 114). The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 12.4:1 in 2018 to 10.4:1 today.

On this page, members of the Chikaming Elementary School community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.