Whitehills Elementary School

621 PEBBLEBROOK LN
EAST LANSING, MI 48823

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitehills Elementary School is a prominent public school located in the vibrant community of East Lansing, Michigan. As part of the East Lansing Public Schools district, the school serves a diverse student body and is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for future success in a global society.

Situated in a quiet, established residential neighborhood on Pebblebrook Lane, Whitehills is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. The school focuses on building a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and staff to ensure that every student feels welcomed and challenged. By integrating core curriculum standards with a commitment to social-emotional learning, Whitehills Elementary strives to nurture both the intellectual and character development of its students within the East Lansing educational system.

286

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitehills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	35
Black	32
Asian	17
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
183 (64.0%)
Hispanic
35 (12.2%)
Black
32 (11.2%)
Asian
17 (5.9%)
Two or More
17 (5.9%)
American Indian
2 (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:	East Lansing School District
Phone:	(517)333-7900
Website:	http://elps.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 45

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 53