Buckley Community Schools

Buckley Community Schools
305 S 1ST ST
BUCKLEY, MI 49620
478 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Buckley Community Schools is a small, rural public school district located in Buckley, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is known for its close-knit, community-centered environment, prioritizing a personalized educational experience that leverages its smaller student population to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and families.

The district operates under a mission to provide a supportive and challenging academic atmosphere that prepares students for success after graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. In addition to core academics, Buckley Community Schools offers various extracurricular activities and athletic programs, which serve as a focal point for school spirit and community engagement in the village of Buckley.
478
Total Students
33.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    453 (94.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Buckley Community Schools
Phone: (231)269-3325
Website: http://Buckleyschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 179
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44

* 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 36
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 35
Grade 7 40
Grade 8 47
Grade 9 28
Grade 10 29
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio
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Other K - 12th