Thomas Read Elementary School

www.shelbypublicschools.net

314 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Thomas Read Elementary School, located in Shelby, Michigan, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Shelby Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both core academic competencies and character growth. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while instilling a strong sense of community.

As part of the broader Shelby educational system, Thomas Read Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance student achievement. The school provides various resources and programs intended to promote literacy, critical thinking, and social-emotional well-being. Through its commitment to a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to inspire curiosity and provide the foundational tools necessary for every student to reach their full potential within their rural Michigan community.

314

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Read Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	138
Black	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
158 (50.3 %)
Hispanic
138 (43.9 %)
Two or More
12 (3.8 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Shelby Public Schools
Phone:	(231)861-5541
Website:	http://www.shelbypublicschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 76

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 79