New Era Elementary School

www.shelbypublicschools.net

160 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

New Era Elementary School is a public primary school located in New Era, Michigan, serving as part of the Shelby Public Schools district. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development and personal growth within a supportive, small-town setting. As a member of the Shelby school system, it adheres to the district's broader mission of fostering student success through a structured curriculum and collaborative engagement between staff, families, and the community.

The school is situated on Hillcrest Drive and functions as a key educational hub for the surrounding area. By leveraging the resources of the larger Shelby Public Schools district, New Era Elementary is able to offer its students access to essential educational tools and programs designed to prepare them for middle school and beyond. Those looking for detailed information regarding current enrollment policies, school calendars, or administrative contact details can find further resources on the district's official website at http://www.shelby.k12.mi.us.

160

Total Students

11.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Era Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	70
Black	2
Two or More	1

White
87 (54.4 %)
Hispanic
70 (43.8 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Shelby Public Schools
Phone:	(231)861-2662
Website:	http://www.shelbypublicschools.net
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 87