HOUGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Houghton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waterford School District school district, located in WHITE LAKE, MI with about 302 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 19 teachers, Houghton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Houghton Elementary School, located at 8080 Elizabeth Lake Road in White Lake, Michigan, is a key component of the Waterford School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its elementary-aged students. As part of a larger district committed to academic excellence, Houghton Elementary focuses on developing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills, preparing its students for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating character development and community involvement into the daily experience. By leveraging the resources of the Waterford School District, Houghton Elementary provides families with access to modern educational tools and a variety of support services. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative contact, you can visit their official website at [http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us](http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us).

For more information, contact Houghton Elementary School at (248) 698-9230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8080 ELIZABETH LAKE RD
WHITE LAKE, MI 48386-3410
Advertisement

HOUGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WHITE LAKE, MI with about 302 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
302
Teachers:
19.8
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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 302 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOUGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.5%
Hispanic/Latino
9.9%
Black or African American
6.3%
Asian
4.0%
Two or more races
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

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.