Elk Rapids Schools

Elk Rapids Schools
Address
308 Meguzee Point Road[1]
, Antrim County, Michigan, 49629
United States
Coordinates44°53′45″N 85°24′38″W / 44.89583°N 85.41056°W / 44.89583; -85.41056
District information
TypePublic school district
MottoWhere excellence is a tradition![1]
GradesPre-Kindergarten-12
PresidentJennifer Brown[2]
SuperintendentBryan McKenna[3]
Schools5[1]
Budget$18,333,000 2021-2022 expenditures[4]
NCES District ID2613050[4]
Students and staff
Students1,239 (2023-2024)[4]
Teachers70.72 (on an FTE basis) (2023-2024)[4]
Staff163.08 FTE (2023-2024)[4]
Student–teacher ratio17.52 (2023-2024)[4]
District mascotElk
ColorsOrange and Black
Other information
Websitewww.erschools.com

Elk Rapids Schools is a public school district in Northern Michigan. In Antrim County, it serves Elk Rapids, Elk Rapids Township, Milton Township, and part of Torch Lake Township.[5] In Kalkaska County, it serves parts of Clearwater Township.[6] In Grand Traverse County, it serves parts of the townships of Acme and Whitewater.[7] It is part of the intermediate school district Northwest Education Services.[8]

History

The cornerstone of the current high school was laid on September 5, 1970 by members of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan.[9] As part of the bond issue passed in November 2020, additions were built at the high school and much of Cherryland Middle School was rebuilt.[10]

Schools

Schools in Elk Rapids Schools district[1][4]
School Address Notes
Elk Rapids High School 308 Meguzee Point Rd., Elk Rapids Grades 9-12
Cherryland Middle School 707 E. Third Street, Elk Rapids Grades 6-8
Lakeland Elementary School 616 Buckley Street, Elk Rapids Grades PreK-5
Mill Creek Elementary School 9039 Old M-72, Williamsburg Grades PreK-5
Sunrise Academy 308 Meguzee Point Rd., Elk Rapids Alternative high school

Additional facilities

As a member of Northwest Education Services, Elk Rapids students have access to Northwest Educational Services facilities. Some high school students attend the Northwest Education Services Career Tech, a career and technical education school located in Traverse City.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Elk Rapids Schools. "Elk Rapids Schools". Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  2. ^ "School Board". Elk Rapids Schools. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  3. ^ Elk Rapids Schools. "Administration". Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Elk Rapids Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  5. ^ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. "Antrim County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  6. ^ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. "Kalkaska County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  7. ^ Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. "Grand Traverse County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Northwest Education Services Career Tech. "Home". Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  9. ^ "Masons will lay ERHS cornerstone". Traverse City Record-Eagle. September 1, 1970. p. 2.
  10. ^ Elk Rapids Schools. "Construction Updates/Information". Retrieved December 15, 2025.