Isbister Elementary School

9300 N CANTON CENTER RD
PLYMOUTH, MI 48170

www.pccs.k12.mi.us

409 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Isbister Elementary School, located in Plymouth, Michigan, is a key component of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (PCCS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing high academic standards alongside social-emotional growth, Isbister aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while cultivating a strong sense of community within the school walls.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district known for its collaborative approach to education and robust extracurricular opportunities. Parents and families at Isbister are often actively involved in the school’s culture, contributing to a partnership that prioritizes student engagement and personalized learning. Through a dedicated faculty and a curriculum aligned with state standards, Isbister Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded foundation, ensuring that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

409

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Isbister Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	19
Black	10
Asian	19
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
340 (83.1 %)
Two or More
20 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.6 %)
Asian
19 (4.6 %)
Black
10 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Phone:	(734)416-6050
Website:	http://www.pccs.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 70

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Isbister Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Isbister Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	46.2%
Male	220	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)