WHITMORE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Whitmore Lake Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Whitmore Lake Public School District school district, located in WHITMORE LAKE, MI with about 354 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 25 teachers, Whitmore Lake Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Whitmore Lake Elementary School, located at 1077 Barker Road in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, serves as a primary educational hub for the Whitmore Lake Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the elementary school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.
As part of the broader Whitmore Lake Public Schools system, the elementary campus benefits from a collaborative district approach that prioritizes student-centered instruction and meaningful parent involvement. The school utilizes its official website (http://www.wlps.net) as a central portal to keep families informed about district news, academic resources, and extracurricular opportunities. Through a balance of traditional curriculum and modern educational practices, Whitmore Lake Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact Whitmore Lake Elementary School at (734) 449-2051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WHITMORE LAKE, MI 48189-9262
(734) 449-2051
http://www.wlps.net
WHITMORE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WHITMORE LAKE, MI with about 354 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Whitmore Lake Public School District
- Total Students:
- 354
- Teachers:
- 25.2
- 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
* 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 354 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITMORE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.