George Long Elementary School

638 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George Long Elementary School, located at 829 South Union Street in Grass Lake, Michigan, serves as a primary educational hub within the Grass Lake Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its young students. By emphasizing foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while cultivating a positive school culture.

As part of the broader Grass Lake school community, George Long Elementary focuses on the "Warrior" spirit, encouraging students to develop responsibility, respect, and a love for learning. The school benefits from its location in a close-knit community, which often facilitates strong partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders. Through its dedicated staff and various student programs, the school strives to provide a safe and nurturing space where every child can grow and reach their full potential.

638

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Long Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	593
Hispanic	21
Black	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
593 (92.9 %)
Hispanic
21 (3.3 %)
Two or More
18 (2.8 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Grass Lake Community Schools
Phone:	(517)867-5590
Website:	http://grasslakeschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 124

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 95