Algonquin Elementary School

www.algonac.k12.mi.us

466 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 6th

School Overview

Algonquin Elementary School is a public primary school located in Clay, Michigan, serving as part of the Algonac Community School District. Situated along Marsh Road, the school provides educational services to students in the local community, emphasizing a foundational approach to learning in a rural, riverside setting. As part of the Algonac district, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive environment aimed at developing both academic skills and character in its young students.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit school district that focuses on student growth and community engagement. By utilizing the resources of the Algonac Community School District, Algonquin Elementary offers a variety of educational opportunities and support services designed to prepare students for their transition to middle school. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or specific programming can access additional information through the district’s official website at http://www.algonac.k12.mi.us.

466

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Algonquin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	449
Hispanic	6
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
449 (96.4 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.3 %)
Two or More
6 (1.3 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Algonac Community School District
Phone:	(810)794-9317
Website:	http://www.algonac.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	2nd - 6th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 109