Chikaming Elementary School
114 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
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).
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 100 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White100 (87.7 %)
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Hispanic10 (8.8 %)
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American Indian3 (2.6 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 32 |
| Grade 1 | 52 |
| Grade 2 | 30 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 66 | 57.9% |
| Male | 48 | 42.1% |
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