NICE Community School District

District Overview
Located at 300 S. Westwood Drive in Ishpeming, Michigan, the NICE Community School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families within the rural fringe of the greater Marquette metropolitan area. Operating two dedicated educational facilities, the district offers a continuous learning pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded academic programming. As a comprehensive public district rooted in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, it maintains a transparent, community-focused presence dedicated to supporting students through every stage of their primary and secondary education.

According to federal educational data for the 2024–2025 academic year, NICE Community School District serves a student body of 1,111 pupils, including 525 female and 586 male students. Enrollment remains balanced across grade levels, anchored by a strong early childhood foundation and culminating in a senior class of 116 twelfth-grade students. Educational delivery and school operations are backed by a robust staffing context totaling 342.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes approximately 159.4 FTE teachers, nearly 28 FTE instructional aides, and more than 155 FTE support staff personnel, ensuring a well-resourced environment tailored to academic growth, student services, and district operations.
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Total Schools
1,111
Total Students
159.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NICE Community School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,046
Hispanic12
Black9
Asian6
Two or More18
American Indian15
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    1,046 (94.1%)
  • Two or More
    18 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    15 (1.4%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (1.1%)
  • Black
    9 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in NICE Community School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:1,111*
Teachers (FTE):159.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in NICE Community School District
Found 2 Schools