William G Mather Elementary School

Munising Public Schools
411 ELM AVE
MUNISING, MI 49862
253 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
William G. Mather Elementary School, located in Munising, Michigan, serves as the primary elementary education hub for the Munising Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the Upper Peninsula near the scenic Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit community of Munising. It provides a foundational learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for the transition to middle and high school within the district.

The school prides itself on fostering a supportive educational atmosphere that leverages its unique location to enhance student learning. By maintaining a connection to the broader Munising Public Schools mission, William G. Mather Elementary emphasizes personalized instruction and student engagement. Families and community members often view the school as a cornerstone of local life, where educators work to create a balanced curriculum that meets state standards while addressing the individual needs of the student population in a rural, community-focused setting.
253
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    202 (79.8%)
  • American Indian
    34 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.7%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Munising Public Schools
Phone: (906)387-2102
Website: http://www.munisingschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 33
Gender Ratio