Atherton Elementary School

www.athertonschools.org

331 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Atherton Elementary School, located on South Genesee Road in Burton, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the Atherton Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and student engagement.

Beyond its standard classroom instruction, Atherton Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school works to integrate resources and programs that reflect the needs of the Burton community, striving to ensure that every student has access to the tools necessary for success. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on building a strong educational base, the school plays a vital role in the long-term academic trajectory of children living within the district.

331

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atherton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	24
Black	70
Asian	3
Two or More	39

White
195 (58.9 %)
Black
70 (21.1 %)
Two or More
39 (11.8 %)
Hispanic
24 (7.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Atherton Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-0604
Website:	http://www.athertonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 50

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 41