KC Ling Elementary School

www.hemlockps.com

351 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

KC Ling Elementary School is a public primary school located in Hemlock, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Hemlock Public School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for its young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills, character development, and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while maintaining strong connections with the local Hemlock community.

As part of the Hemlock Public Schools system, KC Ling Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to innovation and student-centered education. The school encourages family engagement and maintains a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and parents to create a positive educational experience. Through its programming, the school strives to cultivate a safe and welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong sense of school pride.

351

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KC Ling Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	19
Black	1
Two or More	10

White
321 (91.5 %)
Hispanic
19 (5.4 %)
Two or More
10 (2.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Hemlock Public School District
Phone:	(989)642-5235
Website:	http://www.hemlockps.com
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
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

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 85