Eccles School

5754 SECTION LINE RD
HARBOR BEACH, MI 48441

www.huroncountyruralschools.com/eccles

25 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Eccles School is a historic one-room schoolhouse located in Harbor Beach, Michigan, serving as a preserved example of mid-19th-century rural education. Originally constructed in 1867, it represents a significant piece of Huron County’s educational heritage, having operated for over a century before closing its doors in 1970. Today, the site is maintained as a historical landmark that offers a window into the past, illustrating how rural communities functioned and educated their children during the early days of Michigan's statehood.

The school is now a part of the Huron County Rural Schools historical project, which focuses on the preservation and interpretation of the area's one-room schoolhouses. Visitors and students interested in local history can use the site to understand the unique architectural style and rustic classroom environment that defined rural schooling in the late 1800s. By acting as a living museum, the Eccles School preserves the legacy of the community’s ancestors and provides educational outreach regarding the challenges and daily routines of early rural academic life.

Total Students

2.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eccles School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Two or More	1

White
24 (96.0 %)
Two or More
1 (4.0 %)

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:	Sigel Township S/D #4F
Phone:	(989)479-9266
Website:	http://www.huroncountyruralschools.com/eccles
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
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 4

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 6

Grade 8 1