Bach Elementary School

(734)994-1949

www.aaps.k12.mi.us

344 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bach Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Ann Arbor Public Schools district, located in the historic Old West Side neighborhood of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Housed in a charming, traditional school building, Bach is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and inclusive educational practices that aim to support the development of the "whole child."

Beyond its standard academic curriculum, Bach Elementary is noted for its focus on parent involvement and community partnerships, which help create a supportive atmosphere for both students and staff. As part of the larger Ann Arbor district, the school benefits from a wide array of resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong emphasis on preparing students for success in the middle school years and beyond. Its location near downtown Ann Arbor allows for unique educational experiences, often integrating the surrounding urban environment into the learning process.

344

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bach Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	32
Black	18
Asian	14
Two or More	54

White
226 (65.7 %)
Two or More
54 (15.7 %)
Hispanic
32 (9.3 %)
Black
18 (5.2 %)
Asian
14 (4.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ann Arbor Public Schools
Phone:	(734)994-1949
Website:	http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bach Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bach Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	53.8%
Male	159	46.2%

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