Costello Elementary School

costello.troy.k12.mi.us

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Costello Elementary School, located in Troy, Michigan, is a highly regarded public school within the Troy School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects such as mathematics, literacy, and science, while simultaneously integrating technology and creative arts to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic rigor, Costello Elementary prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive community culture. The school actively encourages parental involvement through an engaged PTA and various volunteer opportunities, which help bridge the gap between home and classroom learning. With a focus on character development and social-emotional growth, Costello strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to be thoughtful, responsible members of the global community.

431

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Costello Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	25
Black	7
Asian	137
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
241 (55.9 %)
Asian
137 (31.8 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.8 %)
Two or More
20 (4.6 %)
Black
7 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Troy School District
Phone:	(248)823-3700
Website:	http://costello.troy.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 50

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 94