Warner Elementary School

www.wsdpanthers.org

385 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Warner Elementary School, located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, is part of the Western School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in their early elementary years, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As a key component of the Western School District, the school aligns its curriculum and mission with the district’s broader goals to prepare students for future academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Spring Arbor area, fostering a sense of community pride often reflected in the district's "Panther" mascot identity. By utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and modern educational practices, Warner Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district communication and student achievement, providing resources and updates through their official website to ensure families stay connected to school activities and academic progress.

385

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Warner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	16
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
331 (86.0 %)
Two or More
30 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.2 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Western School District
Phone:	(517)841-8570
Website:	http://www.wsdpanthers.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
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 67

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 73