North Elementary School

www.birchrunschools.org

667 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

North Elementary School, located at 12440 Church Street in Birch Run, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the Birch Run Area Schools district. Situated in a suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its young learners. As part of the broader district mission, North Elementary emphasizes the importance of a strong educational start, utilizing community-centered values to engage students and prepare them for future success within the Birch Run school system.

The school benefits from being part of a district that prides itself on small-town connectivity combined with modern educational standards. By integrating core curriculum with supportive extracurricular opportunities, North Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and build foundational skills. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official website at [www.birchrun.k12.mi.us](http://www.birchrun.k12.mi.us).

667

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	640
Hispanic	21
Black	4
Asian	1
American Indian	1

White
640 (96.0 %)
Hispanic
21 (3.1 %)
Black
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Birch Run Area Schools
Phone:	(989)624-9011
Website:	http://www.birchrunschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 123

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 120