Enrollment
103
Elementary
DISTRICT 336 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST BRANCH-ROSE CITY AREA SCHOOLS·NCES 263585008312
Rose City School
515 Harrington, Rose City, MI 48654 · (989) 343-2250 · Ogemaw County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL103 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
11.2:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
85 students
DISTRICT 68% · 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 | 20 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 14 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 21 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 16 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 19 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 13 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (20) is 54% larger than its 5th grade class (13).
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · 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 Rose City School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose City School this school | 103 | 82.5% | N/A |
| Wolverine Elementary School WOLVERINE | 123 | 75.6% | N/A |
| Lincoln Elementary ALPENA | 146 | 78.8% | N/A |
| North AdamsJerome Elem School NORTH ADAMS | 138 | 74.6% | N/A |
| Crossroads Charter Academy K5 BIG RAPIDS | 103 | 73.8% | N/A |
| Rapid City Elementary School RAPID CITY | 70 | 77.1% | 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 Rose City School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 103 | #1,562 of 1,630 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 82.5% | #319 of 1,563 |
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
103
-16 (-13%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
was 13.2:1
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 | 103 | 9.2 | 11.2:1 | 83% (85) |
| 2023-24 | 106 | 9.8 | 10.8:1 | 82% (87) |
| 2022-23 | 115 | 10.9 | 10.6:1 | 77% (89) |
| 2020-21 | 119 | 9 | 13.2:1 | 78% (93) |
| 2017-18 | 147 | 10.4 | 14.1:1 | 75% (110) |
| 2015-16 | 176 | 10 | 17.6:1 | 78% (138) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rose City School.
Since 2017-18: students down 30% (147 to 103); teachers down 12% (10.4 to 9.2).
About Rose City School
The public elementary school Rose City School is located in Rose City, Michigan. The school enrolls 103 students in pre-K through 6. Across elementary schools in Michigan, the average enrollment is about 369.
West Branch-Rose City Area Schools is the district for Rose City School. It has 4 schools and 1,844 students.
White students are 88% of those enrolled at Rose City School. The remaining shares are 6% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 21, compared with 70 nationally.
Rose City School reported 9.2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 11.2:1. Elementary schools in Michigan have an average ratio of 15.8:1. Roughly 83% of students at Rose City School can receive free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Ogemaw County averages 65%, lower than here.
In Ogemaw County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $54,666 a year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Counting Rose City School, Ogemaw County has 5 public schools.
Among nearby public schools, Ogemaw Heights High School is closest at about 7.8 miles.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment decreased by 13% across 4 years, from 119 in 2020-21 to 103 in 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 13.2:1 to 11.2:1 over the same years.
The Rose City School discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Ogemaw County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,885
Census ACS
Median income
$54,666
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,972 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
- Ogemaw Heights High SchoolHigh · 592 students
- Surline Middle SchoolMiddle · 580 students
- Surline Elementary SchoolElementary · 569 students
Nearby schools
- Ogemaw Heights High School7.8 mi · 592
- Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County10.8 mi · 128
- Surline Elementary School11.0 mi · 569
- Surline Middle School11.0 mi · 580
- Charlton Heston Academy14.8 mi · 716
- Hale Area School15.8 mi · 347
Frequently asked questions
About Rose City SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Rose City School?
Rose City School enrolls approximately 103 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Rose City School serve?
Rose City School serves grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Rose City School have?
Rose City School employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Rose City School?
Student demographics at Rose City School are roughly 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Rose City School?
Rose City School is overseen by West Branch-Rose City Area Schools in Ogemaw County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.