Black River Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Black River Elementary School serves 214 students in grades 3-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
214 students
This chart displays total students of Black River Elementary School by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Black River Elementary School by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Black River Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Black River Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
American Indian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Black River Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Black River Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
3%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Black River Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
White
88%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Black River Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Black River Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.18
This chart displays the diversity score of Black River Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Black River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Black River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Black River Elementary School?
214 students attend Black River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Black River Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black River Elementary School?
Black River Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Black River Elementary School offer ?
Black River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Black River Elementary School part of?
Black River Elementary School is part of Cheboygan Area Schools School District.

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