Gordon Elementary School

www.marshall.k12.mi.us

259 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gordon Elementary School is a public school located in Marshall, Michigan, serving as part of the Marshall Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience for students in the community, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and families to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

In addition to its core curriculum, Gordon Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of the wider Marshall Public Schools system. The school utilizes its website to keep parents informed about academic calendars, district-wide policies, and community engagement opportunities. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic subjects while promoting social-emotional well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school grades.

259

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gordon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	16
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
217 (83.8 %)
Hispanic
16 (6.2 %)
Two or More
16 (6.2 %)
Black
7 (2.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Marshall Public Schools
Phone:	(269)781-1271
Website:	http://www.marshall.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 40

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 44