Gaines Elementary School

www.swartzcreek.org

119 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gaines Elementary School is a neighborhood-focused educational institution located in Gaines, Michigan, serving as part of the Swartz Creek Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational skills and community values, the school aims to prepare its pupils for continued success as they progress through the Swartz Creek district’s educational pipeline.

As a member of the Swartz Creek Community Schools, Gaines Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of a broader public school system while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere of a smaller community school. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic calendar, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities by visiting the official district website at http://www.swartzcreek.org. The school acts as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education in the Gaines area, prioritizing both the intellectual and social-emotional well-being of its students.

119

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gaines Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Two or More	6

White
106 (89.1 %)
Two or More
6 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (4.2 %)
Black
2 (1.7 %)

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:	Swartz Creek Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-1076
Website:	http://www.swartzcreek.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 19

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 24