Luther C Klager Elem School

175 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Luther C. Klager Elementary School, located in Manchester, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the Manchester Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational pursuits within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Manchester, benefiting from a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and local residents. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication regarding academic programs, student resources, and community involvement opportunities. As a focal point for the area’s younger population, Luther C. Klager Elementary prioritizes a student-centered approach, aiming to provide a safe, inclusive, and effective educational experience for every child.

175

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luther C Klager Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	8
Two or More	8

White
159 (90.9 %)
Hispanic
8 (4.6 %)
Two or More
8 (4.6 %)

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:	Manchester Community Schools
Phone:	(734)428-8321
Website:	http://manchesterschools.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 72

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 47