Elmwood Elementary School

www.waverlycommunityschools.net/our-schools/elmwood-elementary-school/

375 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Elmwood Elementary School, located on Elmwood Road in Lansing, Michigan, serves as a foundational academic institution within its local community. As part of the educational landscape in the Lansing area, the school is dedicated to fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school environment is structured to provide a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating extracurricular opportunities to support a well-rounded educational experience.

The school places a high priority on creating a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their potential and develop essential life skills. By maintaining consistent communication with families and utilizing community resources, Elmwood Elementary aims to build a strong partnership between home and school. Those seeking more detailed information regarding the school’s specific academic programs, faculty, or upcoming calendar events can visit their official website at http://elmwoodelementary.net.

375

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	25
Black	118
Asian	14
Two or More	69
American Indian	2

White
147 (39.2 %)
Black
118 (31.5 %)
Two or More
69 (18.4 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.7 %)
Asian
14 (3.7 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waverly Community Schools
Phone:	(517)321-3383
Website:	http://www.waverlycommunityschools.net/our-schools/elmwood-elementary-school/
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 91

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 105