School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students (08-09)
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
1%
Asian
(08-09)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)4%
5%
Black
(08-09)n/a
20%
White
(08-09)96%
71%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Central School?
23 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Central School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of Ishpeming Public School District No. 1.
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