Burt Township School

Burt Township School District
27 Colwell St
GRAND MARAIS, MI 49839
35 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Burt Township School, located in the remote coastal community of Grand Marais, Michigan, serves as the only public school in the township. Situated on the shores of Lake Superior, the school is uniquely characterized by its isolated, rural setting and its role as a central hub for the local community. It operates as a small K-12 facility, prioritizing highly individualized instruction due to its limited student population, which allows for small class sizes and a close-knit, supportive educational environment.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the academic needs of its students while leveraging its unique location near the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Beyond core academics, Burt Township School emphasizes a community-centered approach, often integrating the area's rich history and natural geography into its programming. As a vital institution in a sparsely populated region, the school serves not just as a place of learning, but as a cornerstone for extracurricular activities and local engagement for families living in the eastern Upper Peninsula.
35
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    30 (85.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (11.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Burt Township School District
Phone: (906)494-2521
Website: http://grandmaraisschools.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 2
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 3
Gender Ratio