AkronFairgrove Elem School

Akron-Fairgrove Schools
4335 LYNN ST
AKRON, MI 48701
179 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Akron-Fairgrove Elementary School, located in Akron, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Akron-Fairgrove Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and active engagement within the small-town community.

As part of a smaller school district, Akron-Fairgrove Elementary benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families can maintain strong communication. The school works to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and modern educational needs, aiming to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle and high school levels. By utilizing their official website, parents and community members can access essential resources, school calendars, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives and academic programs.
179
Total Students
9.2
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    170 (95.0%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
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: Akron-Fairgrove Schools
Phone: (989)691-5141
Website: http://akronfairgrove.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 98
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 33
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 28
Gender Ratio
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