Excellent
#218 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 7% in state
Barkell Elementary School
Elementary School · Hancock Public Schools · Hancock, MI
A Hancock Public Schools elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1201 NORTH ELEVATION ST, Hancock, MI 49930
- Math 54% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 61% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barkell Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Barkell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average554/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hancock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,946
Median home value
$211,900
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
43.5%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Country Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Houghton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Copper Island AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 4.7 mi | 350 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hancock Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,531NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barkell Elementary School is listed in Hancock Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barkell Elementary School
Barkell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hancock, MI, part of Hancock Public Schools, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barkell Elementary School
What grades does Barkell Elementary School serve?
Barkell Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Barkell Elementary School?
Barkell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barkell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barkell Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barkell Elementary School rank in MI?
Barkell Elementary School ranks #218 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Barkell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barkell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barkell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barkell Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barkell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Barkell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barkell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barkell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barkell Elementary School?
60.4% of students at Barkell Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Houghton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (906) 487-9030
- Area population (ZIP 49930)
- 7,199
- Area median age
- 33.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49930; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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