Sandy Knoll School

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349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandy Knoll School, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a public elementary school serving the Marquette Area Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum areas and utilizing modern instructional practices, Sandy Knoll aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

In addition to its commitment to rigorous academics, Sandy Knoll places a high value on building a sense of belonging among its students and staff. The school benefits from its location in the heart of Marquette, which allows for collaborative partnerships with local resources and families. As part of the broader Marquette Area Public Schools network, Sandy Knoll benefits from district-wide support, ensuring that students have access to well-rounded programs and a cohesive educational framework designed to meet the diverse needs of the student body.

349

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Knoll School
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	7
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	22
American Indian	7

White
301 (86.2 %)
Two or More
22 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.0 %)
Asian
7 (2.0 %)
American Indian
7 (2.0 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)

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:	Marquette Area Public Schools
Phone:	(906)225-4281
Website:	http://www.mapsnet.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 64

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 73