Bear Lake Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual BEAR LAKE, MI Grades PK–06 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ D (56.6)
  • 147 Students
  • 9.9 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (231)864-3133 Phone
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Bear Lake Elementary School
BEAR LAKE, MI 49614
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ D (56.6)
147
Students
9.9
Teachers
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
(231)864-3133
Phone

Bear Lake Elementary School is a public school administered by the Bear Lake Schools district in BEAR LAKE, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 147 students enrolled; a 14.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
147.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 60% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.85:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 6% better
Free Lunch %
61.2%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 11% worse
School Details
School Name
Bear Lake Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
260432004120
State School ID
MI-51020-06035
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7748 CODY ST
City
BEAR LAKE
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49614
County
Manistee County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2602
State Leg. Upper
26032
State Leg. Lower
26104
Latitude
44.41956
Longitude
-86.14648
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
147
Total Students
👩‍🏫
9.9
Teachers FTE
📐
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
9.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)9.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 90 61.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Bear Lake Schools
LEAID
2604320
State LEA ID
MI-51020
Phone
(231)864-3133
Website
http://bearlake.manistee.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
BEAR LAKE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$5,564K
Federal Revenue
$1,033K
State Revenue
$2,564K
Local Revenue
$1,967K
Total Expenditure
$4,788K
Instruction Exp.
$2,438K
Support Services
$1,577K
Other Current Exp.
$310K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Bear Lake Elementary School

1
Bear Lake High School
BEAR LAKE · High
0 mi
2
Onekama Consolidated Schools
ONEKAMA · Other
4.7 mi
3
Brethren Middle School
BRETHREN · Middle
10.1 mi
4
Brethren High School
BRETHREN · High
10.1 mi
5
KND Elementary
BRETHREN · Elementary
10.1 mi
6
Betsie Valley School
THOMPSONVILLE · Elementary
11.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bear Lake Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Bear Lake Elementary School?
147 students are enrolled at Bear Lake Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Bear Lake Elementary School have?
Bear Lake Elementary School has 9.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Bear Lake Elementary School serve?
Bear Lake Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Bear Lake Elementary School a charter school?
Bear Lake Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Bear Lake Elementary School located in?
Bear Lake Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Bear Lake Elementary School belong to?
Bear Lake Elementary School is part of the Bear Lake Schools school district.
How much does Bear Lake Schools spend per student?
The Bear Lake Schools district spends approximately $32,571,429 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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