Crissman Elementary School

crissman.uticak12.org/

615 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Crissman Elementary School, located in Shelby Township, Michigan, is a prominent part of the Utica Community Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding residential areas, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, utilizing a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population while preparing them for future success in their educational journeys.

Beyond academics, Crissman Elementary is recognized for its vibrant school community and commitment to the "whole child." The school encourages active parental involvement and offers a variety of extracurricular activities that promote social-emotional development, character building, and creative expression. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, Crissman Elementary strives to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and community engagement.

615

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crissman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	529
Hispanic	19
Black	17
Asian	26
Two or More	24

White
529 (86.0 %)
Asian
26 (4.2 %)
Two or More
24 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.1 %)
Black
17 (2.8 %)

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:	Utica Community Schools
Phone:	(586)797-4300
Website:	http://crissman.uticak12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 80

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 94