EE Knight Elementary School

www.ovidelsie.org

287 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

EE Knight Elementary School, located in Elsie, Michigan, is a vital component of the Ovid-Elsie Area Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a rural district, EE Knight emphasizes strong community connections and a curriculum designed to foster foundational academic skills, social development, and personal growth in its students.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, which prioritizes student achievement and character development. By leveraging the resources of the district, EE Knight provides students with access to essential educational tools and extracurricular opportunities intended to prepare them for middle school success. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find comprehensive information on the official website at [http://www.ovidelsie.org](http://www.ovidelsie.org).

287

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EE Knight Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	8
Two or More	8

White
271 (94.4 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.8 %)
Two or More
8 (2.8 %)

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:	Ovid-Elsie Area Schools
Phone:	(989)862-5170
Website:	http://www.ovidelsie.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 3 98

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 114