PELLSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pellston Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pellston Public Schools school district, located in PELLSTON, MI with about 214 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 17 teachers, Pellston Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Pellston Elementary School, located at 114 Zipf Street in Pellston, Michigan, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Pellston Public Schools district. Nestled in a small, close-knit rural community in Northern Michigan, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and encouraging a strong connection between the home and the classroom, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys.
As part of the larger Pellston school system, the elementary school benefits from a tight-knit administrative focus that prioritizes student engagement and community involvement. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goal of providing a quality, well-rounded education that empowers students to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing atmosphere. Families looking for more specific information regarding current curriculum offerings, extracurricular activities, or administrative updates can find comprehensive resources on their official website at [http://www.pellstonschools.org](http://www.pellstonschools.org).
For more information, contact Pellston Elementary School at (231) 539-8421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PELLSTON, MI 49769
(231) 539-8421
http://www.pellstonschools.org
PELLSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PELLSTON, MI with about 214 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pellston Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 214
- Teachers:
- 17.5
- 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 214 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PELLSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 9.3%
- Two or more races
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
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.