SUTTONS BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Suttons Bay Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Suttons Bay Public Schools school district, located in SUTTONS BAY, MI with about 159 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 12 teachers, Suttons Bay Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Suttons Bay Elementary School, located in the village of Suttons Bay, Michigan, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Suttons Bay Public Schools district. Nestled in the heart of the Leelanau Peninsula, the school emphasizes a supportive, community-focused learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students in the elementary grades. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating the unique cultural and environmental context of the surrounding Great Lakes region.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to promote student success. Beyond core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics, Suttons Bay Elementary incorporates extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities that help cultivate social-emotional skills. With its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future academic milestones while maintaining strong ties to the local Suttons Bay community.

For more information, contact Suttons Bay Elementary School at (231) 271-8601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.