Graveraet Elementary School

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296 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Graveraet Elementary School is a historic educational institution located in Marquette, Michigan, and operates under the Marquette Area Public Schools district. Housed in a notable landmark building—originally built in 1923 and formerly serving as Marquette's high school—the school is recognized for its architectural significance and central location near the shores of Lake Superior. It serves a foundational role in the local community, providing elementary education that emphasizes academic development within a traditional school setting.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, benefiting from the resources and collaborative network of the broader Marquette Area Public Schools system. By blending its rich historical character with contemporary curriculum standards, Graveraet aims to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging engagement within the Marquette community. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or district updates can find comprehensive information through the official school district website at http://www.mapsnet.org.

296

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graveraet Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	17
Black	4
Two or More	25
American Indian	7

White
243 (82.1 %)
Two or More
25 (8.4 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.7 %)
American Indian
7 (2.4 %)
Black
4 (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)225-4302
Website:	http://www.mapsnet.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 63

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 48