BEAR LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bear Lake Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bear Lake Schools school district, located in BEAR LAKE, MI with about 130 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Bear Lake Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bear Lake Elementary School, located at 7748 Cody St in Bear Lake, Michigan, serves as a focal point for the local community, providing primary education within the Bear Lake School District. As a small, rural institution, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere. The curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while fostering the social and emotional development of its young learners in a quiet, natural setting representative of Northern Michigan.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Bear Lake Elementary is deeply integrated into the fabric of the surrounding village. Because it is part of a smaller school system, it often encourages strong collaboration between teachers, parents, and community members, promoting a sense of school pride and shared responsibility for student success. The school provides a foundation for students as they progress toward secondary education, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills in a safe and accessible environment.

For more information, contact Bear Lake Elementary School at (231) 864-3133 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.