Harsens Island Elementary School (Closed 2006)

2669 Columbine
Harsens Island, MI 48028
Harsens Island Elementary School serves 28 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
28 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harsens Island Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harsens Island Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harsens Island Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
Hispanic
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9%
Black
4%
18%
White
96%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harsens Island Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Harsens Island 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
29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harsens Island 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
36%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harsens Island 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 Harsens Island Elementary School?
28 students attend Harsens Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Harsens Island Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Harsens Island Elementary School offer ?
Harsens Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harsens Island Elementary School part of?
Harsens Island Elementary School is part of Algonac Community School District.

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