Total enrollment
1,309
-133 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Kalkaska
Michigan · Public K-12
Public schools in Kalkaska number 5 per the latest NCES data, with about 1,309 students enrolled, an average school size of 262.
7-year change in Kalkaska
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
-2 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 94%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,539
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,309
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Street Intermediate School | Combined | M-M | · |
| Crawford School | Elementary | KG-08 | 46 |
| Kalkaska Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 517 |
| Kalkaska High School | High | 09-12 | 439 |
| Kalkaska Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 307 |
About Kalkaska
Public education in Kalkaska, Michigan runs across 5 schools that instructs roughly 1,309 students. By footprint, Kalkaska sits in the sparse bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Kalkaska is around 262 students, 35% noticeably below the Michigan average of about 406.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Kalkaska has contracted 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,442 students to 1,309. The school count fell from 6 to 4 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Kalkaska discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.