KENT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kent Lake Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Lyon Community Schools school district, located in SOUTH LYON, MI with about 493 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 30 teachers, Kent Lake Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Kent Lake Elementary School is a prominent institution within the South Lyon Community Schools district, located in South Lyon, Michigan. Serving students in the surrounding area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. As part of the South Lyon district, it emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to cultivate both the intellectual development and the personal character of its students. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and its focus on preparing children for the transitions of middle and high school.
Beyond its core curriculum, Kent Lake Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators and families. The school environment is designed to be inclusive and engaging, offering various opportunities for students to explore their interests through classroom activities and school-wide initiatives. By utilizing the resources provided by the South Lyon Community Schools system, Kent Lake strives to maintain modern facilities and effective instructional practices, ensuring that students have the tools they need to succeed in a changing educational landscape.
For more information, contact Kent Lake Elementary School at (248) 573-8350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SOUTH LYON, MI 48178-9278
(248) 573-8350
http://www.slcs.us
KENT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SOUTH LYON, MI with about 493 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Lyon Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 493
- Teachers:
- 30.83
- 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 493 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KENT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Asian
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.