Spring Mills Elementary School

www.hvs.org/schools/elementaryschools/springmills

405 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Spring Mills Elementary School is located in Highland, Michigan, and is part of the Huron Valley Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster academic growth and social development. Its curriculum is aligned with district standards, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while also incorporating opportunities for students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a collaborative culture that involves students, staff, and parents. By maintaining a focus on character education and a nurturing atmosphere, Spring Mills aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle school. With its dedicated faculty and focus on individualized attention, the school strives to ensure that every student feels welcomed, challenged, and supported throughout their elementary education journey.

405

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spring Mills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	12
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
373 (92.1 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.0 %)
Two or More
11 (2.7 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Huron Valley Schools
Phone:	(248)684-8130
Website:	http://www.hvs.org/schools/elementaryschools/springmills
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 73

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 72