McGrath Elementary School

www.grandblancschools.org

415 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

McGrath Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Blanc, Michigan, serving as part of the Grand Blanc Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, character development, and social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for academic success as they progress through the district’s K-12 system.

As an integral part of the Grand Blanc community, McGrath Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local neighborhood to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. The school utilizes the district's broader resources and modern instructional strategies to address diverse learning needs, maintaining a commitment to both high academic standards and a positive school culture. Through its commitment to student-centered learning, McGrath continues to be a central pillar for families residing in the Grand Blanc area.

415

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McGrath Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	31
Black	82
Asian	3
Two or More	53

White
246 (59.3 %)
Black
82 (19.8 %)
Two or More
53 (12.8 %)
Hispanic
31 (7.5 %)
Asian
3 (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:	Grand Blanc Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-5827
Website:	http://www.grandblancschools.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 2 102

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 114