Aspen Ridge Elementary School

350 ASPEN RIDGE SCHOOL RD
ISHPEMING, MI 49849

www.nice.k12.mi.us

747 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Aspen Ridge Elementary School, located in Ishpeming, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the NICE Community School District. Situated in a rural setting in the Upper Peninsula, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. It is part of a district known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, focusing on foundational academics while encouraging student participation in school culture and local community values.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for future academic success. By utilizing its connection to the broader NICE school system, Aspen Ridge benefits from shared resources and a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards. With its focus on early childhood and primary education, the school prioritizes individualized attention and a collaborative relationship between faculty, students, and families to ensure a positive and productive educational experience.

747

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aspen Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	707
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	8

White
707 (94.6 %)
Two or More
12 (1.6 %)
American Indian
10 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1 %)
Hispanic
5 (0.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Black
2 (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:	NICE Community School District
Phone:	(906)485-3175
Website:	http://www.nice.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 100

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 89

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 94