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St. Ignace Elementary School (Closed 2014)

429 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(School attendance zone shown in map)
St. Ignace Elementary School serves 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
40-44%
41%
(12-13)
70-74%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
57%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
32%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 41% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend St. Ignace Elementary School?
202 students attend St. Ignace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of St. Ignace Elementary School students are American Indian, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Ignace Elementary School?
St. Ignace Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Ignace Elementary School offer ?
St. Ignace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is St. Ignace Elementary School part of?
St. Ignace Elementary School is part of St. Ignace Area Schools School District.

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