Barkell Elementary School

www.hancockpublicschools.org

272 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Barkell Elementary School, located in Hancock, Michigan, serves as a key component of the Hancock Public Schools district. Situated in the scenic Keweenaw Peninsula, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its young learners, preparing them for future success as they transition through their elementary years.

As part of the Hancock Public Schools community, Barkell Elementary emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community. The school prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop a love for learning. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating local community values, Barkell Elementary strives to help every student reach their full potential within a small-town, supportive setting.

272

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barkell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
254 (93.4 %)
Two or More
11 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hancock Public Schools
Phone:	(906)487-9030
Website:	http://www.hancockpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 72

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 45