Enrollment
46
Elementary
STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POWELL TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS·NCES 262919006505
Powell Twp Elementary School
101 DEUTSCH AVE, BIG BAY, MI 49808 · (906) 345-9355 · Marquette County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL46 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
8.9:1
5 FTE teachers
STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
31 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 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 1 | 10 | 22% |
| Grade 2 | 9 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 7 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 7% |
Student demographics
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
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Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Marquette County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 46 | #1,597 of 1,630 | #11 of 12 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
46
+11 (+31%) vs 2020
-66% since 1990-91, when it was 135
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
was 5.8:1
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 | 46 | 5.1 | 8.9:1 | 67% (31) |
| 2023-24 | 51 | 5.4 | 9.4:1 | 76% (39) |
| 2022-23 | 42 | 5.4 | 7.8:1 | 76% (32) |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 6 | 5.8:1 | 71% (25) |
| 2017-18 | 37 | 6 | 6.2:1 | 59% (22) |
| 2015-16 | 37 | 5 | 7.4:1 | 62% (23) |
| 2010-11 | 46 | 6 | 7.7:1 | 43% (20) |
| 2000-01 | 63 | 6 | 10.5:1 | 51% (32) |
| 1990-91 | 135 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Powell Twp Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 24% (37 to 46); teachers down 14% (6 to 5.1).
About Powell Twp Elementary School
Powell Twp Elementary School is a very small elementary school in Powell Township Schools, located in BIG BAY, Michigan. The school enrolls 46 students in pre-K through 8. On average, elementary schools in Michigan enroll around 369, and this school is 88% below that mark.
Powell Township Schools is the district for Powell Twp Elementary School.
The share of White students at Powell Twp Elementary School is 85%. Enrollment also includes 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Asian.
The school lists 5.1 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. Compared with the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan, this school's ratio is lower. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 67% of the student body. Across public schools in Marquette County, the average is 34%.
The school is in Marquette County, where median household income comes to about $65,429, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. Marquette County's 25 public schools enroll about 7,657 students and include Powell Twp Elementary School.
Among nearby public schools, Birchview School is closest at about 21.5 miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment was 46 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 35. The ratio of students to teachers went from 5.8:1 to 8.9:1 over the same years.
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Marquette County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
67,112
Census ACS
Median income
$65,429
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
7,657 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Birchview School21.5 mi · 233
- Lakeview School21.9 mi · 584
- Arvon Township School22.1 mi · 15
- North Star Montessori Academy22.2 mi · 145
- Negaunee High School22.3 mi · 474
- Negaunee Middle School22.6 mi · 464
Frequently asked questions
About Powell Twp Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Powell Twp Elementary School?
Powell Twp Elementary School enrolls approximately 46 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Powell Twp Elementary School serve?
Powell Twp Elementary School serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell Twp Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Powell Twp Elementary School is approximately 8.9:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Powell Twp Elementary School?
Student demographics at Powell Twp Elementary School are roughly 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Powell Twp Elementary School in?
Powell Twp Elementary School is part of Powell Township Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.