HERRINGTON SCHOOL
Herrington School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pontiac City School District school district, located in PONTIAC, MI with about 553 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 19 teachers, Herrington School has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.
Herrington School is a public elementary school located in Pontiac, Michigan, and operates as part of the Pontiac School District. Situated on Bay Street, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of the broader district, Herrington is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that encourages student growth, literacy, and social development.
The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains alignment with the Pontiac School District’s mission to prepare students for future academic success. By providing a structured curriculum and access to district-wide resources, Herrington School aims to address the diverse learning needs of its student body. For parents and community members seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or school-wide policies, the official Pontiac School District website serves as the primary resource for updates and contact information.
For more information, contact Herrington School at (248) 451-7790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PONTIAC, MI 48342-1916
(248) 451-7790
http://www.pontiac.k12.mi.us
HERRINGTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PONTIAC, MI with about 553 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pontiac City School District
- Total Students:
- 553
- Teachers:
- 19.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 553 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HERRINGTON SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 70.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- White
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 41.8%
- Male
- 58.2%
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.