Gearing Elementary School

www.ecsd.us

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Gearing Elementary School is a public school located in Saint Clair, Michigan, serving as part of the East China School District. Situated at 200 North Carney Drive, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding community. It operates under the broader mission of the East China School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, the development of the "whole child," and fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for future success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school is known for being an integral part of the local Saint Clair community, maintaining a curriculum that adheres to state standards while incorporating modern instructional practices. By leveraging the resources of the East China School District, Gearing Elementary offers various programs designed to support student growth, including opportunities for extracurricular engagement and academic enrichment. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the district maintains a comprehensive website at http://www.ecsd.us.

365

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gearing Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	4
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
351 (96.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.1 %)
Two or More
4 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
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:	East China School District
Phone:	(810)676-1650
Website:	http://www.ecsd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 60

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 80