Enrollment
87
Elementary
STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MORAN TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 262454006106
Gros Cap School
W1828 Gros Cap Road, SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781 · (906) 643-7970 · Mackinac County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL87 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
11.6:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
42 students
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 | 7 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 7 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 10 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 12 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 9 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 15 | 17% |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 8 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 8 | 9% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
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 Gros Cap School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gros Cap School this school | 87 | 48.3% | N/A |
| Lake Superior Academy SAULT S MARIE | 93 | 41.9% | N/A |
| Montague Area Childhood Center MONTAGUE | 85 | 49.4% | N/A |
| Greyhound Central Elementary School EATON RAPIDS | 114 | 53.5% | N/A |
| Branch Line School LIVONIA | 141 | 48.9% | N/A |
| Ridgemoor Park Montessori GRAND RAPIDS | 131 | 40.5% | N/A |
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 Gros Cap School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 87 | #1,569 of 1,630 |
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
87
0 (0%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 106
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 10.9:1
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 | 87 | 7.5 | 11.6:1 | 48% (42) |
| 2023-24 | 87 | 7.5 | 11.6:1 | 57% (50) |
| 2022-23 | 89 | 7.3 | 12.3:1 | 54% (48) |
| 2020-21 | 87 | 8 | 10.9:1 | 59% (51) |
| 2017-18 | 93 | 7.3 | 12.7:1 | 57% (53) |
| 2015-16 | 92 | 6 | 15.3:1 | 51% (47) |
| 2010-11 | 82 | 7 | 11.7:1 | 43% (35) |
| 2000-01 | 117 | 8 | 14.6:1 | 34% (40) |
| 1990-91 | 106 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gros Cap School.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (93 to 87); teachers up 3% (7.3 to 7.5).
About Gros Cap School
The public elementary school Gros Cap School is located in SAINT IGNACE, Michigan. It reports enrollment of 87 students in pre-K through 8. On average, elementary schools in Michigan enroll around 369, and this school is 76% below that mark.
Gros Cap School falls under Moran Township School District.
Federal enrollment data show Gros Cap School is 51% White. Next come 39% Native American, 8% multiracial, and 2% Hispanic. The county population is about 72% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 58, compared with 70 nationally.
On staff are 7.5 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. Statewide, elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1. Gros Cap School has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 48%.
For the population of Mackinac County, median household income comes to about $63,909, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Mackinac County's 9 public schools enroll about 1,091 students and include Gros Cap School.
LaSalle High School is the nearest public school to Gros Cap School, about 3.9 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number 3.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Fringe.
Gros Cap School had 87 students in 2020-21 and 87 in 2024-25, nearly the same.
The allk12 page for Gros Cap School lets the school community talk about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Mackinac County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,957
Census ACS
Median income
$63,909
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,091 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SAINT IGNACE
- St Ignace ElementaryMiddle SchoolElementary · 240 students
- LaSalle High SchoolHigh · 117 students
- St Ignace Juvenile Detention FacilityCombined · 3 students
Nearby schools
- LaSalle High School3.9 mi · 117
- St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School4.0 mi · 240
- St Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility4.8 mi · 3
- Mackinaw City K12 School7.3 mi · 147
- Mackinac Island School9.7 mi · 64
- Bois Blanc Pines School19.1 mi · 6
Frequently asked questions
About Gros Cap SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Gros Cap School?
Gros Cap School enrolls approximately 87 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Gros Cap School serve?
Gros Cap School serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gros Cap School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Gros Cap School is approximately 11.6:1 (8 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Gros Cap School?
Gros Cap School reports a student body of 51% White, 2% Hispanic, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Gros Cap School?
Gros Cap School is overseen by Moran Township School District in Mackinac County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.