North Branch Elementary School

North Branch Area Schools
4055 ELM CREEK RD
NORTH BRANCH, MI 48461
923 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
North Branch Elementary School, located at 4055 Elm Creek Road in North Branch, Michigan, serves as a foundational academic institution within the North Branch Area Schools district. As part of a community-focused district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their early formative years. The campus functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the development of essential academic skills alongside character building to prepare students for future educational success.

The school operates under the district’s "Broncos" identity, reflecting a strong sense of school spirit and tradition that permeates its culture. By leveraging the resources provided by the North Branch Area Schools system, the elementary school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Families and community members can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and school-specific initiatives through their official website at http://www.nbbroncos.net.
923
Total Students
53.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    853 (92.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    42 (4.6 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    8 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
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: North Branch Area Schools
Phone: (810)688-3041
Website: http://www.nbbroncos.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 923
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 379
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35

* 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 235
Grade 1 165
Grade 2 184
Grade 3 161
Grade 4 178
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Marlette Elementary
Marlette Community Schools
349 Students
6230 Euclid St
Marlette, MI 48453 (9.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th