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Walkerville Public School

145 LATHROP ST, WALKERVILLE, MI 49459 · (231) 873-4850 · Oceana County
GRADES 03–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL198 STUDENTS
Enrollment
198
Combined
DISTRICT 124 · STATE 281
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
149 students
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 55%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 3
22
Grade 4
16
Grade 5
18
Grade 6
22
Grade 7
20
Grade 8
27
Grade 9
26
Grade 10
18
Grade 11
15
Grade 12
14
Student demographics
White
14674%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
4020%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 9%
Black
53%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 18%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Two+
63%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10453%
Female
9447%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
198
-71 (-26%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 15.6:1
% White
74%
was 65%
% Hispanic
20%
was 32%
% Black
3%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Walkerville Public School

Set in WALKERVILLE, Michigan, Walkerville Public School is a cozy multi-level school, part of Walkerville Public Schools. It works with 198 students across grades 3 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 30% leaner than the state mean of about 281.

Walkerville Public School is one of 2 schools operated by Walkerville Public Schools, a district that enrolls 248 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Walkerville Public School shows that the largest single group is White, at 74% of enrollment. The remainder reads as 20% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 3% Black. By comparison, Oceana County as a whole is about 86% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, Walkerville Public School shows 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.5:1. The state averages about 17.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 75% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the area at large, Oceana County reports that median household earnings sit near $62,417, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Across Oceana County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,852 students), Walkerville Public School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Walkerville Elementary, around 0.1 miles off.

Walkerville Public School operates from a rural location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Walkerville Public School has ticked down 26%, going from 269 students in 2018 to 198 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment decreased from 32% to 20% over that span. Class-load math has grew: from 15.6:1 in 2018 to 17.5:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Oceana County at a glance

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Population
26,915
Census ACS
Median income
$62,417
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,852 students

Quick facts

School name
Walkerville Public School
District
Walkerville Public Schools
Address
145 LATHROP ST, WALKERVILLE, MI 49459
Phone
(231) 873-4850
County
Oceana County
Level
Combined
Grade range
03–12
Total enrollment
198
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
149 (75%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
263513007070
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Walkerville Public School
How many students attend Walkerville Public School?
Walkerville Public School enrolls approximately 198 students in grades 03-12.
Is Walkerville Public School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Walkerville Public School is a combined-grade school covering grades 03-12.
How many students per teacher at Walkerville Public School?
Approximately 17.5:1 students per teacher at Walkerville Public School.
How diverse is Walkerville Public School?
Walkerville Public School reports a student body of 74% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Walkerville Public School public or private?
Walkerville Public School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Walkerville Public Schools.
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