North Creek Elementary School

chelsea.k12.mi.us

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

North Creek Elementary School is located in Chelsea, Michigan, and serves as a foundational part of the Chelsea School District. The school focuses on the early educational development of its students, typically catering to the youngest learners in the district, including Young Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs. Its mission is centered on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, helping children build the essential skills needed for their transition into higher elementary grades.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative community atmosphere, which encourages active involvement from parents, staff, and the broader Chelsea community. By utilizing a curriculum designed to engage young minds through play-based learning and early literacy initiatives, North Creek strives to create a safe and nurturing space that promotes a lifelong love of learning. As part of the Chelsea School District, the school benefits from the district's broader commitment to educational excellence, modern instructional techniques, and a strong sense of school spirit.

485

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	26
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
418 (86.2%)
Two or More
31 (6.4%)
Hispanic
26 (5.4%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Chelsea School District
Phone:	(734)433-2203
Website:	http://chelsea.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 194

Grade 1 154

Grade 2 137