Great Oaks Elementary School

(586)725-2038

www.anchorbay.misd.net/schools/great-oaks/

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Great Oaks Elementary School is a public school located in Chesterfield, Michigan, and serves as part of the Anchor Bay School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future educational success while encouraging them to become responsible members of the community.

In addition to its core academic programs, Great Oaks Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Chesterfield area. The school utilizes its website as a primary communication hub to keep parents informed about school events, district policies, and student resources. With a commitment to a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to provide a nurturing space where students can explore their interests and build a solid foundation for their educational journey.

462

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Oaks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	10
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
424 (91.8 %)
Two or More
18 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.2 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Anchor Bay School District
Phone:	(586)725-2038
Website:	http://www.anchorbay.misd.net/schools/great-oaks/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 87

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 61