Herrington School

www.pontiac.k12.mi.us

287 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Herrington School is a public elementary school located in Pontiac, Michigan, and operates as part of the Pontiac School District. Situated on Bay Street, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of the broader district, Herrington is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that encourages student growth, literacy, and social development.

The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains alignment with the Pontiac School District’s mission to prepare students for future academic success. By providing a structured curriculum and access to district-wide resources, Herrington School aims to address the diverse learning needs of its student body. For parents and community members seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or school-wide policies, the official Pontiac School District website serves as the primary resource for updates and contact information.

287

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herrington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	34
Black	212
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Black
212 (73.9 %)
Hispanic
34 (11.8 %)
Two or More
21 (7.3 %)
White
15 (5.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Pontiac City School District
Phone:	(248)451-7790
Website:	http://www.pontiac.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
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 54

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 28