Bishop Elementary School

www.lincolnk12.org

481 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bishop Elementary School is a public school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and serves as a key component of the Lincoln Consolidated School District. Catering to students in the primary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By aligning its curriculum with district-wide standards, Bishop Elementary aims to build a strong foundational education that prepares its students for successful transitions into the middle and high school levels within the Lincoln community.

The school places a significant focus on community involvement and student engagement, leveraging the resources of the Lincoln Consolidated School District to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering updates on district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide initiatives. Bishop Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where educators, parents, and students work together to meet the diverse needs of the student body and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

481

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bishop Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	73
Black	83
Asian	2
Two or More	86
Pacific Islander	1

White
236 (49.1 %)
Two or More
86 (17.9 %)
Black
83 (17.3 %)
Hispanic
73 (15.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Lincoln Consolidated School District
Phone:	(734)484-7074
Website:	http://www.lincolnk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 99

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 71