Atwood Elementary School

652 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Atwood Elementary School, located at 45690 North Ave in Macomb, Michigan, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of foundational skills necessary for student success in later grades. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to engage young learners through collaborative classroom experiences and a commitment to personalized student achievement.

The school maintains a strong connection with the broader L'Anse Creuse community, reflecting the district’s mission to prepare students for the challenges of the future. Through their official website, Atwood Elementary provides families with essential resources, including school calendars, academic programs, and staff information, ensuring clear communication between home and school. With a focus on creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere, the school works to ensure that every student feels welcomed and encouraged as they begin their educational journey.

652

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	27
Black	58
Asian	11
Two or More	60

White
496 (76.1 %)
Two or More
60 (9.2 %)
Black
58 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.1 %)
Asian
11 (1.7 %)

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:	L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
Phone:	(586)493-5250
Website:	http://www.lc-ps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 86

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 120