Cherry Creek Elementary School

www.lowellschools.com

468 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Cherry Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Lowell, Michigan, serving as part of the Lowell Area Schools district. Situated on Foreman Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging social-emotional development, emphasizing its role as a key contributor to the local community's educational framework.

As part of the broader Lowell school system, Cherry Creek benefits from the district’s commitment to academic excellence, modern curriculum standards, and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work together to provide a well-rounded experience. For more information regarding enrollment, academic programming, and district news, families and community members can visit their official website at http://www.lowellschools.com.

468

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	24
Black	9
Asian	12
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	2

White
409 (87.4 %)
Hispanic
24 (5.1 %)
Asian
12 (2.6 %)
Two or More
12 (2.6 %)
Black
9 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Lowell Area Schools
Phone:	(616)987-2700
Website:	http://www.lowellschools.com
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 2 127

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 114