Patterson Intermediate Learning Center

175 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

The Tecumseh West STEAM Center, located in Tecumseh, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational facility focused on integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into the local curriculum. By providing a dedicated space for hands-on learning, the center aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and technical proficiency among students. It moves beyond traditional classroom instruction by offering an environment equipped for project-based learning, where students can apply theoretical concepts to real-world challenges.

As a key component of the Tecumseh Public Schools district, the center acts as a hub for innovation and collaborative instruction. It is designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving workforce by emphasizing interdisciplinary skills and technological literacy. By bridging the gap between core academic subjects and practical application, the Tecumseh West STEAM Center plays a vital role in encouraging students to pursue interests in high-demand fields such as engineering, design, and digital technology.

175

Total Students

13.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patterson Intermediate Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	17
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
147 (84.0 %)
Hispanic
17 (9.7 %)
Two or More
7 (4.0 %)
Black
2 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tecumseh Public Schools
Phone:	(517)423-3331
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 3 87

Grade 4 88