Thurston Elementary School

(734)994-1970

www.aaps.k12.mi.us

506 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thurston Elementary School is a prominent public school located in the north end of Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving as part of the Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) district. Situated in a residential area near the University of Michigan’s North Campus, the school benefits from a diverse, international, and academically-oriented community. Thurston is well-regarded for its strong emphasis on community engagement, inclusive environment, and a curriculum that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond standard academic instruction, Thurston is notable for its active parent-teacher organization and its long-standing focus on environmental stewardship, often incorporating outdoor learning opportunities through its well-known school nature area. The school aims to provide a collaborative educational experience that bridges the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world application. As part of the larger AAPS system, it leverages district-wide resources to provide a comprehensive elementary education designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

506

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thurston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	38
Black	46
Asian	144
Two or More	51

White
227 (44.9%)
Asian
144 (28.5%)
Two or More
51 (10.1%)
Black
46 (9.1%)
Hispanic
38 (7.5%)

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:	Ann Arbor Public Schools
Phone:	(734)994-1970
Website:	http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 89

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thurston Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thurston Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	50.4%
Male	251	49.6%

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