South Meadows Elementary School

476 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

South Meadows Elementary School is a public school located in Chelsea, Michigan, serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Chelsea School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student well-being. The school focuses on creating a community-oriented atmosphere where teachers and staff collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their students, preparing them for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, South Meadows places a strong emphasis on student growth and extracurricular engagement. The school leverages its location within the Chelsea community to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging participation in school-wide activities and fostering a positive school culture. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic programs, and district resources, parents and community members can visit their website at [chelsea.k12.mi.us](http://chelsea.k12.mi.us).

476

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Meadows Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	15
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	24

White
425 (89.3%)
Two or More
24 (5.0%)
Hispanic
15 (3.2%)
Black
9 (1.9%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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)433-2205
Website:	http://chelseaschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Grade 3 164

Grade 4 153

Grade 5 159