WakefieldMarenisco School

Wakefield-Marenisco School District
715 PUTNAM ST
WAKEFIELD, MI 49968
236 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Wakefield-Marenisco School, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, serves as a central hub for K-12 education in the Wakefield and Marenisco communities. The district is known for its small-town atmosphere, which fosters a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff can provide personalized attention to students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, vocational training, or the regional workforce, while emphasizing traditional values and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic offerings, the school integrates extracurricular activities and athletics into the student experience to promote character development and teamwork. As a rural district, Wakefield-Marenisco plays a vital role in the local area, acting as a gathering place for community events and school pride. The district remains committed to navigating the challenges of rural education by utilizing technology and regional partnerships to ensure that students have access to modern educational opportunities despite their remote geographic location.
236
Total Students
16.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    217 (91.9%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.4%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    5 (2.1%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
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: Wakefield-Marenisco School District
Phone: (906)224-9421
Website: http://wmschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 93
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 16
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 11
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio