WR Bush Elementary School

227 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

W.R. Bush Elementary School, located at 800 Nebobish Ave in Essexville, Michigan, is a cornerstone of the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students. As part of a district known for its small-town values and dedicated focus on academic growth, W.R. Bush emphasizes building strong student-teacher relationships and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages early childhood development and lifelong learning.

The school benefits from being part of a stable, community-oriented district that prioritizes both rigorous curriculum standards and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By leveraging resources from the Essexville-Hampton school system, W.R. Bush provides students with access to essential academic programs designed to prepare them for middle school success. Families interested in the school’s specific mission, current events, or enrollment opportunities can find further information on the district's website at [http://www.e-hps.net](http://www.e-hps.net).

227

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WR Bush Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	10

White
203 (89.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.8 %)
Two or More
10 (4.4 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Essexville-Hampton Public Schools
Phone:	(989)894-9760
Website:	http://www.e-hps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 134

Grade 1 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WR Bush Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	134
Grade 1	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WR Bush Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	105	46.3%
Male	122	53.7%