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Ford River School (Closed 2005)

4341 K Road
Bark River, MI 49807
Ford River School serves 148 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ford River School?
148 students attend Ford River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ford River School students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ford River School?
Ford River School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ford River School offer ?
Ford River School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ford River School part of?
Ford River School is part of Escanaba Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.

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