Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School

656 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary School is a public school located in Chesterfield, Michigan, and serves as part of the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for future educational success while nurturing their social and emotional growth.

At the heart of the Carkenord experience is a focus on community and collaboration between staff, students, and families. The school prioritizes creating an inclusive atmosphere where individual student needs are met through dedicated instruction and modern classroom practices. With a strong commitment to the L'Anse Creuse mission of "Learning for All," Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

656

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	458
Hispanic	27
Black	93
Asian	11
Two or More	65
American Indian	2

White
458 (69.8%)
Black
93 (14.2%)
Two or More
65 (9.9%)
Hispanic
27 (4.1%)
Asian
11 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
Phone:	(586)493-5230
Website:	http://www.lc-ps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 99

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 120