BIRCHVIEW SCHOOL
Birchview School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 school district, located in ISHPEMING, MI with about 273 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 19 teachers, Birchview School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Birchview School is a public elementary school located in Ishpeming, Michigan, serving as part of the NICE Community School District. Situated in a quiet, residential setting on Poplar Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the early grades. It is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment where staff prioritize both academic growth and the social-emotional development of their students.
As a cornerstone of the local community, Birchview emphasizes a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students. The school utilizes a standard curriculum designed to meet state educational benchmarks while offering various programs that encourage student engagement and participation. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, Birchview strives to create a safe and nurturing space that prepares its young learners for their transition to the middle and high school levels within the district.
For more information, contact Birchview School at (906) 485-6341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ISHPEMING, MI 49849-1052
(906) 485-6341
BIRCHVIEW SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ISHPEMING, MI with about 273 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ishpeming Public School District No. 1
- Total Students:
- 273
- Teachers:
- 19.44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 273 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIRCHVIEW SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.5%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.