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Chikaming Elementary School (Closed 2023)

13742 Three Oaks Rd
Sawyer, MI 49125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Chikaming Elementary School serves 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
40-44%
37%
(11-12)
75-79%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Chikaming Elementary School?
114 students attend Chikaming Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Chikaming Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chikaming Elementary School?
Chikaming Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chikaming Elementary School offer ?
Chikaming Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chikaming Elementary School part of?
Chikaming Elementary School is part of River Valley School District.

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