Surline Elementary School

West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
147 STATE ST
WEST BRANCH, MI 48661
569 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Surline Elementary School is a public school located in West Branch, Michigan, serving as a key component of the West Branch-Rose City Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside social and emotional development. As part of a close-knit community, the school works to prepare its student body for future academic success through a structured curriculum and collaborative teaching approaches.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Surline Elementary is integrated into the broader mission of the West Branch-Rose City Area Schools, which focuses on student achievement and community engagement. By maintaining a presence within the local area, the school provides essential educational services to families in Ogemaw County. Those interested in learning more about their specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school calendar can find additional details through their official district website at [http://www.wbrc.org](http://www.wbrc.org).
569
Total Students
42.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    525 (92.3%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Black
    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: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
Phone: (989)343-2190
Website: http://www.wbrc.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 328
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52

* 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 105
Grade 1 114
Grade 2 115
Grade 3 105
Grade 4 130
Gender Ratio