EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Eastern Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools school district, located in TRAVERSE CITY, MI with about 276 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 14 teachers, Eastern Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Eastern Elementary School is a public school located in Traverse City, Michigan, and is part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. Situated on Eastern Avenue, the school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth and social-emotional development. As a member of the TCAPS system, Eastern Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of one of the largest school districts in Northern Michigan, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is known for fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment that emphasizes student engagement and community involvement. By integrating state-aligned educational standards with various extracurricular opportunities, Eastern Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information, including district-wide initiatives and contact details for the administration, on the official TCAPS website at [TCAPS.net](http://TCAPS.net).
For more information, contact Eastern Elementary School at (231) 933-1660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686-2843
(231) 933-1660
http://TCAPS.net
EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in TRAVERSE CITY, MI with about 276 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Traverse City Area Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 276
- Teachers:
- 14.35
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 276 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
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.