HarveySwanson Elementary School

Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee

www.brandonschooldistrict.org

515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harvey-Swanson Elementary School is a public school located in Ortonville, Michigan, serving as a foundational part of the Brandon School District. The school provides a supportive educational environment focused on early childhood and elementary development, aiming to foster both academic growth and social-emotional learning for its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character building, the school strives to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Brandon School District, Harvey-Swanson benefits from a community-oriented approach to education. The school prioritizes collaboration between teachers, parents, and students to create a positive learning atmosphere. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive information, including contact details and educational resources, on the official Brandon School District website.

515

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HarveySwanson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	32
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	28
American Indian	7

White
431 (83.7 %)
Hispanic
32 (6.2 %)
Two or More
28 (5.4 %)
Black
16 (3.1 %)
American Indian
7 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (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:	Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee
Phone:	(248)627-1850
Website:	http://www.brandonschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 105

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 72