Crawford School

45 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Crawford School, located at 5521 M-72 NE in Kalkaska, Michigan, is a historic educational facility that has served the local community for generations. Originally constructed in the early 20th century, the building is a well-known landmark in the region, representative of the classic one-room schoolhouse architecture that was prevalent in rural Michigan during that era. While it no longer functions as a traditional K-12 primary school, the site remains a significant piece of local heritage, often maintained as a community space or historical landmark that reflects the area's pioneer roots.

In its modern context, the Crawford School stands as a testament to Kalkaska’s commitment to preserving its educational history. The site is frequently utilized for community gatherings, local events, or as an educational touchstone for students and history enthusiasts interested in the development of Northern Michigan’s rural townships. By retaining the structure’s original character, the community honors the foundational role that the school played in educating the youth of Crawford Township throughout the 1900s.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crawford School
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	3

White
42 (93.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (6.7 %)

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:	Excelsior Township S/D #1
Phone:	(231)258-2934
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	45
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 8

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 5