BIG ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Big Rock Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chesaning Union Schools school district, located in CHESANING, MI with about 505 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, Big Rock Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Big Rock Elementary School, located in Chesaning, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chesaning Union School District. Positioned on East Broad Street, the school is centrally located to serve the families of the local community, focusing primarily on the developmental and academic needs of elementary-aged students. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum subjects while promoting social-emotional growth and community engagement.
As a primary hub for early education in the area, Big Rock Elementary works to create a strong academic trajectory for its students before they transition to middle school. The school typically focuses on collaborative teaching practices and parental involvement to enhance the student experience. By leveraging its role within the Chesaning school system, Big Rock strives to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools to prepare its students for future academic success in a small-town, community-oriented setting.
For more information, contact Big Rock Elementary School at (989) 845-2430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHESANING, MI 48616-1629
(989) 845-2430
BIG ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CHESANING, MI with about 505 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesaning Union Schools
- Total Students:
- 505
- Teachers:
- 31.05
- 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 schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 505 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIG ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 53.9%
- Male
- 46.1%
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.