Simonds Elementary School

www.lamphereschools.org

241 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Simonds Elementary School is a public school located in Madison Heights, Michigan, serving as part of the Lamphere School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and the cultivation of a supportive learning culture. As a neighborhood-based institution, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains close ties with the families it serves, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the mission and resources of the Lamphere school system, which is known for its commitment to student-centered instruction and modern educational standards. By integrating core curriculum with various student services, Simonds Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their interests and build essential skills. For parents and community members, the school's website serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing communication regarding school events and administrative updates.

241

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simonds Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	17
Black	29
Asian	9
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
169 (70.1 %)
Black
29 (12.0 %)
Hispanic
17 (7.1 %)
Two or More
15 (6.2 %)
Asian
9 (3.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Lamphere Public Schools
Phone:	(248)547-5292
Website:	http://www.lamphereschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 45

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 45