Shay Elementary School

www.harborps.org

258 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Blackbird Elementary School, located in Harbor Springs, Michigan, serves as a cornerstone of the Harbor Springs Public Schools district. Situated in a picturesque lakeside community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and foundational educational experience for its youngest students. The institution emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to the district's higher-level schools.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Blackbird Elementary is known for leveraging its location in Harbor Springs to foster a strong connection between the school and the local community. The district prides itself on maintaining high standards of instruction and small class-like atmospheres that encourage personalized attention. By visiting their website at [http://www.harborps.org](http://www.harborps.org), parents and community members can access resources regarding school policies, district news, and the various programs offered to support student learning and engagement.

258

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shay Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	13
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

White
226 (87.6%)
Hispanic
13 (5.0%)
Two or More
13 (5.0%)
American Indian
3 (1.2%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harbor Springs School District
Phone:	(231)526-4600
Website:	http://www.harborps.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 57

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 44