East Jordan Elementary School

www.ejps.org

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

East Jordan Elementary School, located at 304 4th Street in East Jordan, Michigan, serves as a cornerstone of the East Jordan Public Schools district. Situated in a close-knit community near the shores of Lake Charlevoix, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students. By focusing on academic development alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the East Jordan Public Schools district, which emphasizes excellence, innovation, and character development. Through their official website at http://www.ejps.org, parents and community members can access resources regarding school calendars, curriculum information, and district-wide initiatives. East Jordan Elementary prides itself on providing a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best, supported by a staff committed to student success and academic achievement.

397

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Jordan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Two or More	36
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
340 (85.6 %)
Two or More
36 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Jordan Public Schools
Phone:	(231)536-7564
Website:	http://www.ejps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 63

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 49