Barkell Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1201 N Elevation St, Hancock, MI

Hancock Public Schools

257 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Dan Vaara

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
55%

Reading Proficiency
46%

A-

Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

46%

Math Proficiency

55%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 18	Full Time Teachers 18
Teachers in First or Second Year 4.9%

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

928:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.2%	Male 49.8%
White 94.1%	Hispanic 3%
Two or more races 2.1%	Black <1%
Asian <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

6/23/2026

Has a severe bullying problem that that admin do not address.

1.0 parent

9/25/2025

You gotta raise your hand when you all done with your food at the lunch table, my kid says the teaching is horrible

5.0 parent

8/26/2020

Great! My son likes his teachers, the school has a nice playground, nice classrooms, a good variety of after school clubs, and a good student:teacher ratio.

5.0 parent

6/1/2015

As a family, we love everything about this school. The size, the teachers, the facilities, the classes, playground, principal, You name it, this school is awesome. In the 3 years my children have been here, there has not been a day I haven't been thankf we made this their "school of choice". Go Bull...

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Michigan Houghton County Hancock 49930

Barkell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Hancock, MI, in the Hancock neighborhood, and is served by the Hancock Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 257 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Barkell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $256,937. Discover additional schools in the area, like Copper Country Learning Center, Hancock Middle/High School, Houghton Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Hancock has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Barkell Elementary School.

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