Kurtz Elementary School

www.hvs.org/schools/elementaryschools/kurtz

405 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kurtz Elementary School, located in Milford, Michigan, is a key part of the Huron Valley Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district, Kurtz Elementary benefits from shared resources and curriculum standards that aim to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering a strong sense of community, often encouraging parent involvement and collaboration between staff and families. With a focus on the "whole child," Kurtz Elementary incorporates various educational strategies to meet diverse learning needs, maintaining a setting where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and engaged in their daily studies. Its location in Milford places it within a suburban district that prioritizes both local traditions and modern educational advancements.

405

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kurtz Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	42
Black	5
Two or More	18

White
340 (84.0 %)
Hispanic
42 (10.4 %)
Two or More
18 (4.4 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)

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:	Huron Valley Schools
Phone:	(248)684-8025
Website:	http://www.hvs.org/schools/elementaryschools/kurtz
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 52

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 72