Enrollment
220
Elementary
DISTRICT 293 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MT. PLEASANT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 262475006131
Ganiard School
101 S ADAMS ST, MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858 · (989) 775-2240 · Isabella County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL220 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
12.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
102 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 78 | 35% |
| Grade 1 | 66 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 76 | 35% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 56% · US 70%
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
Schools most like Ganiard School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganiard School this school | 220 | 46.4% | N/A |
| Bad Axe Middle School BAD AXE | 227 | 44.1% | 44.6% |
| East Leroy Elementary School EAST LEROY | 199 | 50.3% | N/A |
| Birchview School ISHPEMING | 233 | 49.8% | N/A |
| RJ Steeby School WAYLAND | 256 | 44.1% | 39.6% |
| Mendon Elementary School MENDON | 210 | 45.7% | 28.1% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Ganiard School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Isabella County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 220 | #1,369 of 1,630 | #10 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #116 of 1,424 | #1 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.1% | #714 of 1,424 | #6 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.4% | #956 of 1,563 | #8 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -33.5% | #63 of 979 | #2 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary 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
220
-34 (-13%) vs 2020
-29% since 1990-91, when it was 310
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 15.9:1
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 | 220 | 17.4 | 12.6:1 | 46% (102) |
| 2023-24 | 223 | 18.3 | 12.2:1 | 53% (118) |
| 2022-23 | 250 | 19.6 | 12.8:1 | 53% (133) |
| 2020-21 | 254 | 16 | 15.9:1 | 50% (126) |
| 2017-18 | 331 | 24.9 | 13.3:1 | 44% (146) |
| 2015-16 | 404 | 28 | 14.4:1 | 41% (165) |
| 2010-11 | 384 | 24 | 16.0:1 | 35% (134) |
| 2000-01 | 317 | 18 | 17.6:1 | 46% (146) |
| 1990-91 | 310 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ganiard School.
Since 2017-18: students down 34% (331 to 220); teachers down 30% (24.9 to 17.4).
About Ganiard School
Ganiard School is a small elementary school in Michigan, with an address in MOUNT PLEASANT. It teaches 220 students in pre-K through 2. By comparison, elementary schools in Michigan enroll about 369 students on average.
Within Mt. Pleasant City School District, Ganiard School is one of 9 schools. The district enrolls 3,341 students.
At Ganiard School, 80% of students are White. It is also 6% Native American, 5% Black, 4% Hispanic, and 3% Asian. The diversity index for Ganiard School is 35%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school lists 17.4 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. Compared with the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan, this school's ratio is lower. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 46% of the student body. The figure for public schools in Isabella County is close, at 47%.
For the population of Isabella County, median household income comes to about $55,237, roughly 31% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Isabella County's 20 public schools enroll about 6,493 students and include Ganiard School.
Mt Pleasant Middle School sits about 0.5 miles from Ganiard School. Ganiard School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Town: Distant, meaning it is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Enrollment fell 13% over 4 years, reaching 220 in 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 15.9:1 to 12.6:1 over the same years.
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Isabella County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
64,565
Census ACS
Median income
$55,237
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
6,493 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mt. Pleasant City School District
- Mt Pleasant Senior High SchoolHigh · 1,066 students
- Mt Pleasant Middle SchoolMiddle · 666 students
- Fancher SchoolElementary · 431 students
- Pullen Elementary SchoolElementary · 303 students
- Mary McGuire SchoolElementary · 276 students
- Vowles SchoolElementary · 235 students
Other schools in MOUNT PLEASANT
- Mt Pleasant Senior High SchoolHigh · 1,066 students
- Mt Pleasant Middle SchoolMiddle · 666 students
- Fancher SchoolElementary · 431 students
- Renaissance Public School AcademyElementary · 428 students
- Beal City High SchoolHigh · 376 students
- Pullen Elementary SchoolElementary · 303 students
Nearby schools
- Mt Pleasant Middle School0.5 mi · 666
- Fancher School1.1 mi · 431
- Vowles School1.3 mi · 235
- Pullen Elementary School1.4 mi · 303
- Mt Pleasant Senior High School1.6 mi · 1,066
- Mary McGuire School2.0 mi · 276
Frequently asked questions
About Ganiard SchoolHow large is Ganiard School?
Ganiard School enrolls approximately 220 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Ganiard School serve?
Ganiard School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many teachers does Ganiard School have?
Ganiard School employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Ganiard School?
Student demographics at Ganiard School are roughly 80% White, 4% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Ganiard School in?
Ganiard School is part of Mt. Pleasant City School District.
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