WACOUSTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wacousta Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grand Ledge Public Schools school district, located in EAGLE, MI with about 523 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 30 teachers, Wacousta Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Wacousta Elementary School is a public school located in Eagle, Michigan, serving as part of the Grand Ledge Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides an educational environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of a larger school district, it benefits from shared resources, district-wide curricula, and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school within the Grand Ledge system.
The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere and its role as a central hub for the surrounding Eagle community. By emphasizing a supportive classroom environment and personalized attention, Wacousta Elementary aims to foster a positive early educational experience. Parents and guardians interested in the school’s specific academic offerings, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the official Grand Ledge Public Schools website at [www.glps.k12.mi.us](http://www.glps.k12.mi.us).
For more information, contact Wacousta Elementary School at (517) 925-5940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EAGLE, MI 48822-9785
(517) 925-5940
http://www.glps.k12.mi.us
WACOUSTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EAGLE, MI with about 523 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grand Ledge Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 523
- Teachers:
- 30
- 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
* 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 523 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WACOUSTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.