StandishSterling Central Elementary School

Standish-Sterling Community Schools
3789 WYATT RD
STANDISH, MI 48658
654 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Standish-Sterling Central Elementary School, located on Wyatt Road in Standish, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Standish-Sterling Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and building a sense of community, the school aims to prepare children for their transition into middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school leverages the resources of the broader district to provide a well-rounded experience for its students. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in their communication with families and their focus on student engagement. For those looking for specific information regarding school calendars, district policies, or upcoming events, the school maintains an active presence on the official district website, which serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community outreach.
654
Total Students
31.3
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    618 (94.5%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.1%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Standish-Sterling Community Schools
Phone: (989)846-4526
Website: http://www.standish-sterling.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 310
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 76

* 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
Grade 1 121
Grade 2 104
Grade 3 112
Grade 4 114
Grade 5 103
Grade 6 100
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sterling Elementary School
Standish-Sterling Community Schools
168 Students
338 W STATE ST
STERLING, MI 48659 (3.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th