Glencairn School

939 N HARRISON RD
EAST LANSING, MI 48823

299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Glencairn Elementary School is a neighborhood-focused public school located in East Lansing, Michigan, serving students within the East Lansing Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-centered environment that prioritizes academic excellence and the holistic development of its students. As part of a district recognized for its close ties to Michigan State University, Glencairn benefits from a diverse student population and a culture that values lifelong learning and civic engagement.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Glencairn actively encourages parent and community involvement, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that helps students thrive. By promoting a safe and inclusive environment, the school prepares its students to transition successfully into the later stages of their education within the East Lansing school system.

299

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glencairn School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	29
Black	32
Asian	3
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
197 (65.9 %)
Two or More
36 (12.0 %)
Black
32 (10.7 %)
Hispanic
29 (9.7 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	East Lansing School District
Phone:	(517)333-7930
Website:	http://elps.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 47

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 46