William G Mather Elementary School

As a compact K-5 school in MUNISING, Michigan, William G Mather Elementary School instructs 253 students from grades pre-K through 5, overseen by Munising Public Schools. Enrollment runs roughly 31% smaller than the state mean of about 369.

William G Mather Elementary School is one of 2 schools operated by Munising Public Schools, a district that serves 549 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, William G Mather Elementary School shows that 80% of the student body identifies as White; the rest breaks down as 13% Native American, 5% multiracial. Compared to Alger County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, William G Mather Elementary School has 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.8:1, putting William G Mather Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 51% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), William G Mather Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 43.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 47.3%.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Alger County indicate median household earnings sit near $61,286, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. William G Mather Elementary School is one of 6 public schools in Alger County (combined enrollment of about 932 students).

The closest other public school is Munising High and Middle School, roughly 0.7 miles away.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at William G Mather Elementary School has declined 7%, going from 271 students in 2018 to 253 in 2025.

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