Bemis Elementary School

bemis.troy.k12.mi.us

472 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bemis Elementary School, located in Troy, Michigan, is a highly regarded public school within the Troy School District. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The faculty and staff focus on cultivating the "whole child," balancing rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional development to ensure students are prepared for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from a strong sense of community, bolstered by an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and high levels of family involvement. Bemis places a significant emphasis on fostering a collaborative culture, utilizing modern instructional strategies and technology to engage students. As part of the Troy School District—a district consistently ranked among the best in the state—Bemis Elementary maintains a strong reputation for high standardized test scores, dedicated teaching professionals, and a diverse student population that values both academic and personal growth.

472

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bemis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	18
Black	19
Asian	261
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Asian
261 (55.3 %)
White
148 (31.4 %)
Two or More
25 (5.3 %)
Black
19 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.8 %)
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)823-4100
Website:	http://bemis.troy.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 73

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 95