Fordline Elementary School

www.southgateschools.com

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fordline Elementary School is a public school located in Southgate, Michigan, operating under the Southgate Community School District. Serving students in the local area, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement. As part of a smaller school district, Fordline typically benefits from a tight-knit environment where staff and families work closely together to support student success.

The school is committed to fostering a positive learning culture that prepares elementary-age students for their future academic endeavors. By aligning with the broader mission of the Southgate Community Schools, Fordline offers a curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating extracurricular opportunities and support services. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding enrollment, school calendars, or specific educational programs, the district’s website at [www.southgateschools.com](http://www.southgateschools.com) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.

288

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fordline Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	50
Black	42
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
172 (59.7 %)
Hispanic
50 (17.4 %)
Black
42 (14.6 %)
Two or More
21 (7.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)246-4640
Website:	http://www.southgateschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 53

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 49