POWELL TWP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Powell Twp Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Powell Township Schools school district, located in BIG BAY, MI with about 37 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 6 teachers, Powell Twp Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Powell Township Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the remote community of Big Bay, Michigan. Serving as the primary educational institution for the local area, the school is deeply integrated into the unique, forested landscape of the Upper Peninsula. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a vital role as a community hub, often fostering close-knit relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding township residents.

Academically, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction in a multi-age or small-group setting, which allows for highly personalized attention for each student. While its enrollment size is limited, the school emphasizes experiential learning, often utilizing the surrounding natural environment—including proximity to Lake Superior and expansive woodlands—as an extension of the classroom. Powell Township Elementary is noted for its commitment to maintaining traditional educational values while adapting to the needs of its small student body in a quiet, secluded setting.

For more information, contact Powell Twp Elementary School at (906) 345-9355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.