Murray Lake Elementary

www.lowellschools.com

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Murray Lake Elementary, located in Lowell, Michigan, is a key component of the Lowell Area Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As part of a district known for its commitment to both educational excellence and extracurricular opportunities, Murray Lake emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and the cultivation of a strong school community where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

The school benefits from being part of a stable, community-oriented district that prioritizes student-centered instruction and collaborative relationships between staff, parents, and families. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, Murray Lake Elementary utilizes a blend of traditional academic rigor and modern educational tools to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, current events, or enrollment details, the district’s official website at [lowellschools.com](http://www.lowellschools.com) serves as the primary resource.

437

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murray Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
402 (92.0 %)
Two or More
15 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
14 (3.2 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)987-2750
Website:	http://www.lowellschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 83

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 76