Enrollment
123
Elementary
DISTRICT 125 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WOLVERINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 263648007237
Wolverine Elementary School
5993 W SHOLES ST, WOLVERINE, MI 49799 · (231) 525-8201 · Cheboygan County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL123 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
14.0:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
93 students
DISTRICT 72% · 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 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 18 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 21 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 19 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 22 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 23 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (20) is 13% smaller than its 5th grade class (23).
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · 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 Wolverine Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Elementary School this school | 123 | 75.6% | N/A |
| North AdamsJerome Elem School NORTH ADAMS | 138 | 74.6% | N/A |
| Lincoln Elementary ALPENA | 146 | 78.8% | N/A |
| Betsie Valley School THOMPSONVILLE | 131 | 71.0% | N/A |
| Rose City School Rose City | 103 | 82.5% | N/A |
| Burr Oak Elementary School BURR OAK | 138 | 67.4% | 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 Wolverine Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 123 | #1,547 of 1,630 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 75.6% | #430 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
123
+15 (+14%) vs 2020
-38% since 1990-91, when it was 200
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 13.5:1
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 | 123 | 8.8 | 14.0:1 | 76% (93) |
| 2023-24 | 110 | 8.8 | 12.5:1 | 85% (94) |
| 2022-23 | 121 | 7.8 | 15.5:1 | 89% (108) |
| 2020-21 | 108 | 8 | 13.5:1 | 76% (82) |
| 2017-18 | 150 | 10.3 | 14.6:1 | 89% (134) |
| 2015-16 | 146 | 11 | 13.3:1 | 85% (124) |
| 2010-11 | 181 | 13 | 13.9:1 | 75% (136) |
| 2000-01 | 176 | 14 | 12.6:1 | 52% (92) |
| 1990-91 | 200 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wolverine Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (150 to 123); teachers down 15% (10.3 to 8.8).
About Wolverine Elementary School
Among the schools in WOLVERINE, Michigan, is Wolverine Elementary School, a very small elementary school. Enrollment totals 123 students across pre-K through 6. That puts enrollment 67% below the 369-student average for elementary schools in Michigan.
The Wolverine Community School District system has 2 schools and 249 students.
At Wolverine Elementary School, 88% of students are White. Other students are 7% multiracial and 6% Hispanic. Census estimates put Cheboygan County at about 89% White, close to the school's figure. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 22%.
The school had 8.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. The gap from the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan is 1.9 students per teacher. The school reported 76% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The 68% average for public schools in Cheboygan County is 8 points lower.
In the wider Cheboygan County area, the median household earns about $62,875 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 24% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Wolverine Elementary School shares Cheboygan County with 9 other public schools.
A public school about 0.2 miles away, Wolverine MiddleHigh School, is the closest to Wolverine Elementary School. Wolverine Elementary School has 4 other public schools within ten miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
By 2024-25, enrollment had risen to 123, from 108 in 2020-21.
This page is set up for the Wolverine Elementary School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Cheboygan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,865
Census ACS
Median income
$62,875
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,643 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wolverine Community School District
- Wolverine MiddleHigh SchoolHigh · 126 students
Nearby schools
- Wolverine MiddleHigh School0.2 mi · 126
- Inland Lakes Elementary School8.9 mi · 316
- Inland Lakes Secondary School8.9 mi · 348
- Vanderbilt Area School9.0 mi · 72
- COP ESD Programs13.2 mi · 65
- Alanson Public School14.8 mi · 223
Frequently asked questions
About Wolverine Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Wolverine Elementary School?
Wolverine Elementary School enrolls approximately 123 students in grades PK-06.
Is Wolverine Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Wolverine Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does Wolverine Elementary School have?
Wolverine Elementary School employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Wolverine Elementary School?
At Wolverine Elementary School, the student body is approximately 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 7% Two or more.
What district is Wolverine Elementary School in?
Wolverine Elementary School is part of Wolverine Community School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.