Stambaugh Elementary School

West Iron County Public Schools
700 WASHINGTON AVE
IRON RIVER, MI 49935
353 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Stambaugh Elementary School, located at 700 Washington Ave in Iron River, Michigan, is a key component of the West Iron County Public Schools district. Serving the local community in the Upper Peninsula, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it emphasizes foundational learning and community values, striving to prepare its students for their future educational transitions within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the West Iron County school system, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and technological integration in the classroom. By maintaining a connection to the West Iron community website, the school ensures that parents and guardians remain informed about academic programming, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Stambaugh Elementary plays a vital role in the Iron River area, acting as a center for early childhood growth and academic foundation for local families.
353
Total Students
23.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    305 (86.4%)
  • Two or More
    25 (7.1%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8%)
  • 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: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Iron County Public Schools
Phone: (906)265-6141
Website: http://www.westiron.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 204
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 58
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 65
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 72
Gender Ratio