Knudsen Elementary School

www.waterford.k12.mi.us

271 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Knudsen Elementary School is a public school located in Waterford, Michigan, serving students within the Waterford School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that emphasizes core academic foundations, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment. The school prioritizes fostering a sense of community among its students, staff, and families, aiming to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors through a balanced curriculum.

As part of the broader Waterford school system, Knudsen Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to modern educational standards and community involvement. The school focuses on creating an engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow not only intellectually but also as responsible citizens. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Knudsen works to maintain an inclusive culture that addresses diverse learning needs while keeping parents and the local community connected to the educational progress of its student body.

271

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knudsen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	39
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	13

White
195 (72.0 %)
Hispanic
39 (14.4 %)
Black
20 (7.4 %)
Two or More
13 (4.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)

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:	Waterford School District
Phone:	(248)682-7300
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 47

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 48