Elmwood Elementary School

22700 CALIFORNIA ST
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080

www.solake.org

345 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Elmwood Elementary School is a public institution located in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, and serves as part of the South Lake Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academics and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Elmwood strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, incorporating both core subjects and enrichment opportunities. Through the South Lake Schools framework, Elmwood benefits from a focus on innovative teaching practices and the cultivation of a welcoming school culture. For families seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, school policies, or district updates, the school maintains an active online presence through their official website at http://www.solake.org.

345

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	15
Black	174
Asian	4
Two or More	35

Black
174 (50.4 %)
White
117 (33.9 %)
Two or More
35 (10.1 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)

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:	South Lake Schools
Phone:	(586)435-1101
Website:	http://www.solake.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 112