Pickford Public Schools

Pickford Public Schools
333 S PLEASANT ST
PICKFORD, MI 49774
463 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Pickford Public Schools, located in the rural community of Pickford, Michigan, serves as a central hub for education in the eastern Upper Peninsula. Operating as a small, close-knit district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment where students are known by name and encouraged to reach their individual potential. The district emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to provide a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academics with a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The district is highly regarded for its tradition of community pride and its commitment to student success in both the classroom and in athletics. By leveraging resources through the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD), Pickford Public Schools is able to provide its students with modern instructional tools and diverse learning pathways despite its small size. The school serves as a cornerstone for the village, promoting values of personal integrity and academic excellence while preparing students for transitions to higher education, trade schools, or the workforce.
463
Total Students
29.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    321 (69.3 %)
  • American Indian
    113 (24.4 %)
  • Black
    9 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.1 %)
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: Pickford Public Schools
Phone: (906)647-4028
Website: http://eup.k12.mi.us/pickford
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 178
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 33
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 24
Grade 6 32
Grade 7 39
Grade 8 36
Grade 9 39
Grade 10 35
Grade 11 36
Grade 12 54
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
EUPISD Learning Center
Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD
55 Students
11185 W 2ND ST
RUDYARD, MI 49780 (9.3 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th