Gros Cap School

Moran Township School District
W1828 Gros Cap Road
SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781
87 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Gros Cap School is a small, rural public school located in Saint Ignace, Michigan, serving students in the Upper Peninsula. As a K-8 institution, it functions as a close-knit community pillar, often characterized by its intimate classroom sizes and a personalized approach to education that allows teachers to work closely with students across various grade levels. Being situated along the shores of Lake Michigan, the school often integrates its unique geographical location into its identity, fostering a learning environment that reflects the natural beauty and values of the Saint Ignace area.

The school operates as part of the local educational landscape in Mackinac County, focusing on fundamental academic development while providing a supportive atmosphere. Due to its size, Gros Cap School typically emphasizes strong parent-teacher collaboration and a sense of shared community responsibility. While it offers a traditional curriculum, its primary strength lies in its ability to provide a stable, small-school experience that prepares students for the transition to larger high school environments in the surrounding region.
87
Total Students
7.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    44 (50.6%)
  • American Indian
    34 (39.1%)
  • Two or More
    7 (8.0%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.3%)
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: Moran Township School District
Phone: (906)643-7970
Website: http://www.morantownship.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 7
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School
St. Ignace Area Schools
240 Students
429 PORTAGE ST
SAINT IGNACE, MI 49781 (4.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th