Bark RiverHarris Elementary School

Bark River-Harris School District
HWY US 2 41
HARRIS, MI 49845
393 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Bark River-Harris Elementary School is a public school located in Harris, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Bark River-Harris School District. Situated along the US-2/41 corridor in the Upper Peninsula, the school provides an educational environment for students in the surrounding rural community. It is part of a combined K-12 campus structure, which fosters a close-knit academic atmosphere where students can transition through their formative years within a single district community.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that balances core academic subjects with social development. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, the institution aims to prepare its young students for their future secondary education while encouraging community involvement. As a central hub for families in the Harris area, the school focuses on fostering academic growth and character building, supported by the district’s commitment to providing accessible resources and technology for its student body.
393
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    339 (86.3 %)
  • American Indian
    42 (10.7 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Bark River-Harris School District
Phone: (906)466-5334
Website: http://www.brhschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 161
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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 78
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 55
Grade 3 54
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 44
Grade 6 50
Gender Ratio