Rawsonville Elementary School

www.vanburenschools.net

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rawsonville Elementary School is a public school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, serving as part of the Van Buren Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success while providing a supportive community atmosphere for both students and their families.

The school places a strong value on parent-teacher collaboration and community involvement, which are central to the Van Buren Public Schools’ mission. By utilizing its location on South Grove Street, Rawsonville serves as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional learning. For parents and community members interested in academic calendars, school policies, or enrollment information, the district’s official website at http://www.vanburenschools.net serves as the primary resource for updates and school-specific news.

315

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rawsonville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	22
Black	145
Two or More	26

Black
145 (46.0 %)
White
122 (38.7 %)
Two or More
26 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
22 (7.0 %)

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:	Van Buren Public Schools
Phone:	(734)482-9845
Website:	http://www.vanburenschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 51

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 69