Allen Elementary School

www.southgateschools.com

338 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Allen Elementary School is a public school located in Southgate, Michigan, serving as part of the Southgate Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a balanced educational foundation for students in their formative years. By emphasizing core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong sense of community within the local neighborhood.

The school is committed to utilizing the resources provided by the broader Southgate school system to enhance student outcomes and engagement. Through a combination of classroom instruction and a variety of school activities, Allen Elementary encourages collaboration, curiosity, and academic growth. Families interested in specific curriculum details, enrollment information, or upcoming school events can find comprehensive resources and updates on their official website at [http://www.southgateschools.com](http://www.southgateschools.com).

338

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	47
Black	35
Asian	8
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

White
225 (66.6 %)
Hispanic
47 (13.9 %)
Black
35 (10.4 %)
Two or More
20 (5.9 %)
Asian
8 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Southgate Community School District
Phone:	(734)246-4644
Website:	http://www.southgateschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 78

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 51