Tonda Elementary School

www.pccs.k12.mi.us

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tonda Elementary School is a prominent public institution located in Canton, Michigan, and serves as part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (PCCS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and character development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum and utilizing a variety of modern instructional strategies, Tonda strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic focus, Tonda Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. The school environment is designed to encourage curiosity and critical thinking, supported by a staff committed to student-centered learning. As part of the PCCS district, Tonda benefits from the broader resources and organizational standards of one of Michigan's notable school systems, ensuring that students have access to well-rounded extracurricular activities and a structured support system aimed at holistic growth.

476

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tonda Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	19
Black	15
Asian	33
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
381 (80.0%)
Asian
33 (6.9%)
Two or More
26 (5.5%)
Hispanic
19 (4.0%)
Black
15 (3.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Phone:	(734)416-6100
Website:	http://www.pccs.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
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 87

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 84