SANDY KNOLL SCHOOL

Sandy Knoll School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marquette Area Public Schools school district, located in MARQUETTE, MI with about 351 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Sandy Knoll School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sandy Knoll School, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a public elementary school serving the Marquette Area Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum areas and utilizing modern instructional practices, Sandy Knoll aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

In addition to its commitment to rigorous academics, Sandy Knoll places a high value on building a sense of belonging among its students and staff. The school benefits from its location in the heart of Marquette, which allows for collaborative partnerships with local resources and families. As part of the broader Marquette Area Public Schools network, Sandy Knoll benefits from district-wide support, ensuring that students have access to well-rounded programs and a cohesive educational framework designed to meet the diverse needs of the student body.

For more information, contact Sandy Knoll School at (906) 225-4281 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 NORTH 6TH ST
MARQUETTE, MI 49855-3359
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SANDY KNOLL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MARQUETTE, MI with about 351 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
351
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 351 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SANDY KNOLL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.2%
Two or more races
9.4%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
Asian
0.9%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.