SARANAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Saranac Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Saranac Community Schools school district, located in SARANAC, MI with about 515 students offering grade levels from Pre-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, Saranac 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.

Saranac Elementary School, located at 250 Pleasant St in Saranac, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the Saranac Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success while maintaining a strong sense of community within the small-town setting of Saranac.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Saranac Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep parents informed and involved, ensuring a transparent and collaborative atmosphere. As a hub for local families, the institution works to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students through structured programs and dedicated faculty support.

For more information, contact Saranac Elementary School at (616) 642-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

250 PLEASANT ST
SARANAC, MI 48881-8716
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SARANAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SARANAC, MI with about 515 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
515
Teachers:
30.74
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 515 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SARANAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black or African American
1.4%
Asian
0.8%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.