Mancelona Elementary School

Mancelona Public Schools
231 W LIMITS ST
MANCELONA, MI 49659
328 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Mancelona Elementary School, located in Mancelona, Michigan, serves as a core educational hub for the local community, operating under the Mancelona Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic development and personal growth. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare children for future success while working closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

The school’s commitment is reflected in its efforts to align with state curriculum standards while addressing the unique needs of its student body. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and stakeholders, providing access to resources, news, and essential information regarding district policies. As part of a smaller, rural school district, Mancelona Elementary strives to create a close-knit environment where students are encouraged to engage, learn, and succeed in their early formative years.
328
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    315 (96.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Mancelona Public Schools
Phone: (231)587-8661
Website: http://mancelonaschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 211
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 59
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 72
Grade 3 64
Grade 4 72
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
John R Rodger Elementary School
Bellaire Public Schools
113 Students
6535 JOHN R RODGERS RD
BELLAIRE, MI 49615 (9.3 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th