Breitung Township School District

District Overview
Located at 810 Pyle Drive in Kingsford, Michigan, Breitung Township School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families across the greater Iron Mountain area. Situated in a remote town community within Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this non-charter district operates three instructional facilities that deliver a continuous educational pathway from kindergarten through 12th grade. Designed to provide a stable academic foundation for local families, the district combines accessible community schooling with a clear organizational structure, maintaining active administrative operations reachable by phone at (906) 779-2650 or online through its official site at kingsford.org.

Federal education metrics for the 2024–2025 school year highlight a thriving student body of 1,945 enrolled children, with balanced grade distributions spanning early childhood development through high school graduation. To effectively support its student population, Breitung Township School District maintains a strong workforce of more than 414 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 226 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, nearly 14 instructional aides, and 175 support personnel. This generous staffing capacity ensures that students benefit from personalized attention, strong instructional guidance, and comprehensive support services tailored to the needs of a close-knit rural community.
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Total Schools
1,945
Total Students
225.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Breitung Township School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,776
Hispanic36
Black3
Asian8
Two or More112
American Indian8
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,776 (91.3%)
  • Two or More
    112 (5.8%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.4%)
  • Black
    3 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Breitung Township School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
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:3
Students:1,945*
Teachers (FTE):225.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.6
Schools in Breitung Township School District
Found 3 Schools