Wacousta Elementary School

www.glcomets.net

457 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Wacousta Elementary School is a public school located in Eagle, Michigan, serving as part of the Grand Ledge Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides an educational environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of a larger school district, it benefits from shared resources, district-wide curricula, and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school within the Grand Ledge system.

The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere and its role as a central hub for the surrounding Eagle community. By emphasizing a supportive classroom environment and personalized attention, Wacousta Elementary aims to foster a positive early educational experience. Parents and guardians interested in the school’s specific academic offerings, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the official Grand Ledge Public Schools website at [www.glps.k12.mi.us](http://www.glps.k12.mi.us).

457

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wacousta Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	43
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	34

White
370 (81.0%)
Hispanic
43 (9.4%)
Two or More
34 (7.4%)
Black
7 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Grand Ledge Public Schools
Phone:	(517)925-5940
Website:	http://www.glcomets.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
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 119

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 83