BLANCHE SIMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Blanche Sims Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lake Orion Community Schools school district, located in LAKE ORION, MI with about 485 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 25 teachers, Blanche Sims Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Blanche Sims Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Orion, Michigan, serving students within the Lake Orion Community Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As part of a highly-rated district, Blanche Sims offers a curriculum aligned with state standards, complemented by a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage young learners in their formative years.
The school places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills—such as literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking—Blanche Sims prepares its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond. For families interested in current district updates, school-specific programming, or registration information, the school’s official website at [www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us](http://www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us) serves as the primary portal for communication and resources.
For more information, contact Blanche Sims Elementary School at (248) 693-5460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAKE ORION, MI 48362-3247
(248) 693-5460
http://www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us
BLANCHE SIMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKE ORION, MI with about 485 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lake Orion Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 485
- Teachers:
- 25.16
- 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 485 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLANCHE SIMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
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.