West Shore Elementary School

www.lakefentonschools.org

444 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

West Shore Elementary School is located in Fenton, Michigan, and serves as a key educational facility within the Lake Fenton Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing high standards and community involvement, West Shore aims to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through the district’s academic pipeline.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit district that prioritizes collaborative relationships between staff, students, and families. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with the community, offering resources and updates that help parents stay active in their children's education. As a representative institution of Lake Fenton, West Shore Elementary strives to create a well-rounded school experience that encourages curiosity, character, and lifelong learning in a safe and welcoming setting.

444

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Shore Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	22
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	13

White
404 (91.0 %)
Hispanic
22 (5.0 %)
Two or More
13 (2.9 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Lake Fenton Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-6542
Website:	http://www.lakefentonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 182

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 129