Kalkaska Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction KALKASKA, MI Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Traverse City, MI SchoolScore™ C (67.2)
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Kalkaska Elementary School
KALKASKA, MI 49646
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (67.2)
517
Students
34.0
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(231)258-8629
Phone
http://kpschools.com
Website

Kalkaska Elementary School is a public school administered by the Kalkaska Public Schools district in KALKASKA, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 517 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant 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
517.0
State avg: 372.0
▲ 39% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.21:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 4% better
Free Lunch %
62.3%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 13% worse
School Details
School Name
Kalkaska Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
262005005688
State School ID
MI-40040-06664
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
309 N BIRCH ST
City
KALKASKA
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49646
County
Kalkaska County
Metro Area
Traverse City, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2601
State Leg. Upper
26036
State Leg. Lower
26104
Latitude
44.7383
Longitude
-85.1865
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
517
Total Students
👩‍🏫
34.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
34.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)34.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 322 62.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Kalkaska Public Schools
LEAID
2620050
State LEA ID
MI-40040
Phone
(231)258-9109
Website
http://www.kpschools.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
KALKASKA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$26,480K
Federal Revenue
$4,048K
State Revenue
$10,773K
Local Revenue
$11,659K
Total Expenditure
$30,464K
Instruction Exp.
$13,590K
Support Services
$6,482K
Other Current Exp.
$1,197K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Kalkaska Elementary School

1
Kalkaska High School
KALKASKA · High
0.2 mi
2
Kalkaska Middle School
KALKASKA · Middle
0.3 mi
3
Crawford School
KALKASKA · Elementary
6.3 mi
4
Rapid City Elementary School
RAPID CITY · Elementary
8.1 mi
5
Mill Creek Elementary School
WILLIAMSBURG · Elementary
10.4 mi
6
Mill Creek Academy
WILLIAMSBURG · Elementary
10.4 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Kalkaska Elementary School?
517 students are enrolled at Kalkaska Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Kalkaska Elementary School have?
Kalkaska Elementary School has 34.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Kalkaska Elementary School serve?
Kalkaska Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Kalkaska Elementary School a charter school?
Kalkaska Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Kalkaska Elementary School located in?
Kalkaska Elementary School is located in the Traverse City, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Kalkaska Elementary School belong to?
Kalkaska Elementary School is part of the Kalkaska Public Schools school district.
How much does Kalkaska Public Schools spend per student?
The Kalkaska Public Schools district spends approximately $58,924,565 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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