Shawnee Elementary School

www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/shawnee/

699 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shawnee Elementary School, located at 21555 Vesper Dr. in Macomb, Michigan, is a part of the Chippewa Valley Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to student achievement, Shawnee Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a variety of resources designed to prepare young learners for middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Chippewa Valley community, maintaining a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its students. Through its official website, parents and community members can access essential information regarding school calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing a partnership between home and school, Shawnee Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to reach their full potential in a safe and engaging setting.

699

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawnee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	615
Hispanic	21
Black	17
Asian	8
Two or More	38

White
615 (88.0 %)
Two or More
38 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
21 (3.0 %)
Black
17 (2.4 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)

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:	Chippewa Valley Schools
Phone:	(586)723-6800
Website:	http://www.chippewavalleyschools.org/schools/elementary-schools/shawnee/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 118

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 130