Eugene M Nikkari Elementary

www.edzone.net/~stlouis

226 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Eugene M. Nikkari Elementary is a public school located in Saint Louis, Michigan, serving as a foundational part of the St. Louis Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and the personal well-being of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating classroom instruction with community values, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the academic challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the wider St. Louis community to ensure student success. Through its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and school policies. As a community-focused institution, Eugene M. Nikkari Elementary strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere where children can develop essential social and educational skills in a structured and encouraging setting.

226

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eugene M Nikkari Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	32
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
184 (81.4 %)
Hispanic
32 (14.2 %)
Black
6 (2.7 %)
Two or More
3 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	St. Louis Public Schools
Phone:	(989)681-5131
Website:	http://www.edzone.net/~stlouis
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 76

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 72