Weston Elementary School

www.kearsleyschools.org

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Weston Elementary School, located in Burton, Michigan, is a key component of the Kearsley Community Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on foundational academic skills and fostering social development within the Burton area. As part of a smaller, community-oriented district, Weston Elementary emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse needs of their student population through a standard core curriculum.

The school operates under the Kearsley Community Schools umbrella, which is known for its commitment to student engagement and district-wide academic standards. Families at Weston Elementary benefit from the resources and organizational oversight of the larger district while enjoying the localized, neighborhood-school feel of the campus on Cashin Street. Those interested in specific school policies, enrollment information, or upcoming events can access further details via the district’s official website at http://www.kearsley.k12.mi.us.

380

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	38
Black	56
Asian	2
Two or More	30

White
254 (66.8%)
Black
56 (14.7%)
Hispanic
38 (10.0%)
Two or More
30 (7.9%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Kearsley Community School District
Phone:	(810)591-8483
Website:	http://www.kearsleyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
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 179

Grade 1 201