South Bendle Elementary School

www.bendleschools.org

246 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

South Bendle Elementary School is a public school located in Burton, Michigan, and serves as part of the Bendle Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for their transition into middle school. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to foster a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families in the Burton area.

As part of a smaller school district, South Bendle Elementary prioritizes personalized attention and community engagement. The school curriculum aligns with state educational standards while incorporating resources to help students build essential literacy and mathematical skills. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or current school news can find additional information and contact details through the district’s official website at [bendleschools.org](http://bendleschools.org).

246

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Bendle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	19
Black	19
Two or More	32

White
176 (71.5%)
Two or More
32 (13.0%)
Hispanic
19 (7.7%)
Black
19 (7.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bendle Public Schools
Phone:	(810)591-0620
Website:	http://www.bendleschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 77

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 88