District Overview
Located at 370 Morse Street in Coldwater, Michigan, Branch ISD is an active, non-charter public district categorized as a special education and vocational educational entity. Operating within a distant town setting, the district manages two operational schools providing a continuum of instruction spanning prekindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded programs. Branch ISD currently serves a total enrollment of 567 students, with a significant emphasis on early childhood development—evidenced by over 300 prekindergarten enrollees—complemented by a steady representation of elementary, middle, and high school learners across the greater Coldwater community.

To fulfill its mission of specialized instruction and career-technical preparation, Branch ISD maintains an exceptionally robust staffing structure, employing over 713 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce includes 216 FTE teachers, nearly 149 FTE instructional aides, and over 348 FTE support staff, delivering a highly concentrated, individualized learning environment suited to intensive educational needs. The student body encompasses 332 male and 235 female students, representing a varied demographic background that includes 450 White, 76 Hispanic, 27 Black, and 11 multiracial learners, among others. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking additional information can visit the district's official website at branch-isd.org or contact administration directly at (517) 279-5730.
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Total Schools
567
Total Students
216.0
Full-Time Teachers
2.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Branch ISD
Demographic Student Count
White450
Hispanic76
Black27
Asian2
Two or More11
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    450 (79.4%)
  • Hispanic
    76 (13.4%)
  • Black
    27 (4.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Branch ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Special Education/Vocational District
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:567*
Teachers (FTE):216.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:2.6
Schools in Branch ISD
Found 2 Schools