School Overview
Chikaming Elementary School is a public institution located in Sawyer, Michigan, and serves as a key educational facility within the River Valley School District. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic development and social-emotional growth. As part of a smaller school district, it generally emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff strive to foster strong relationships with both students and their families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while often leveraging its unique location near the Lake Michigan shoreline to provide a well-rounded student experience. By maintaining a connection to the broader River Valley district, Chikaming Elementary works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Families interested in specific extracurricular programs, recent academic achievements, or current district initiatives can find updated resources and administrative contact information through the official district website at [rivervalleyschools.org](http://www.rivervalleyschools.org).
114
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chikaming Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White100
Hispanic10
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    100 (87.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (8.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: River Valley School District
Phone: (269)426-4204
Website: http://www.rivervalleyschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 32
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chikaming Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten32
Grade 152
Grade 230
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chikaming Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6657.9%
Male4842.1%