Salk Elementary School

17601 15 MILE RD
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48035

www.fraser.k12.mi.us/

465 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Salk Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Fraser Public Schools district, located in Clinton Township, Michigan. Serving a foundation-level student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a district recognized for its commitment to innovation and student achievement, Salk Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares its young students for future success through a blend of traditional curriculum and modern instructional strategies.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Clinton Township community, priding itself on maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and parents. By utilizing a variety of resources provided through the Fraser Public Schools network, Salk Elementary emphasizes individualized attention and inclusive practices to ensure that every student’s unique needs are met. With a focus on creating a safe and encouraging atmosphere, the school remains a cornerstone of the neighborhood, striving to inspire a lifelong love of learning in all of its students.

465

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salk Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	18
Black	55
Asian	9
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
352 (75.7 %)
Black
55 (11.8 %)
Two or More
30 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
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:	Fraser Public Schools
Phone:	(586)439-6800
Website:	http://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 62

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 62