Blackbird Elementary School serves 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Blackbird Elementary School's student population of 163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blackbird Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blackbird Elementary School often compared to?
Blackbird Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alanson Public School, Central Elementary School, Pellston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Blackbird Elementary School?
163 students attend Blackbird Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Blackbird Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackbird Elementary School?
Blackbird Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blackbird Elementary School offer ?
Blackbird Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Blackbird Elementary School part of?
Blackbird Elementary School is part of Harbor Springs School District.
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