Powell Township Schools

Powell Township Schools is an open, regular public school district situated at 101 Deutsch Ave in Big Bay, Michigan (ZIP code 49808). Set in a remote rural environment within the broader Marquette metropolitan area, this non-charter district operates a single school dedicated to serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. Operating independently outside of a supervisory union, the district functions as a key educational hub for its surrounding community. Geographically mapped within U.S. Congressional District 2601, Michigan State Senate District 26038, and Michigan State House District 26109, the district can be reached directly by telephone at (906) 345-9355 or online at http://powellschool.com.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the district reported a total student membership of 46 children, consisting of 27 male and 19 female students. The grade-level distribution includes 1 student in kindergarten, 10 in first grade, 9 in second grade, 5 in third grade, 7 in fourth grade, 4 in fifth grade, 3 in sixth grade, 4 in seventh grade, and 3 in eighth grade. The student body is demographically composed of 39 White, 4 Hispanic, 2 multiracial (two or more races), and 1 Asian student. To manage operations and deliver instruction, Powell Township Schools employs a total full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of 28.28 staff members, comprising 12.28 FTE teaching positions, 0.56 FTE instructional aides, and 15.44 FTE support staff personnel.