Big Burning School

www.huroncountyruralschools.com/bigburning

12 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Big Burning School, located at 1509 North Van Dyke Road in Bad Axe, Michigan, serves as a historic landmark and a living testament to the rural education heritage of Huron County. Originally established as a one-room schoolhouse, the site has been meticulously preserved to provide visitors with an authentic glimpse into the daily lives of students and teachers during the early 20th century. It stands as a focal point for local history, representing the essential role that small, community-centered schools played in the development of Michigan’s rural townships.

Today, the school operates primarily as an educational resource and historic site rather than a traditional classroom. Through the efforts of local historical preservationists, the building maintains much of its original character, offering programs, tours, and outreach that help current generations understand the challenges and values of rural schooling in decades past. By protecting this physical space, the Big Burning School ensures that the architectural and cultural legacy of Huron County’s rural educational system remains accessible to the public.

Total Students

1.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

125.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Burning School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	1
Asian	2

White
9 (75.0 %)
Asian
2 (16.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (8.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colfax Township S/D #1F
Phone:	(989)269-8853
Website:	http://www.huroncountyruralschools.com/bigburning
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 3

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 2

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 1