East Leroy Elementary School

www.athensk12.org

199 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

East Leroy Elementary School, located in East Leroy, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Athens Area Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive and community-oriented learning environment for students in their early academic years. Its location reflects a commitment to serving the families of the surrounding Calhoun County area, fostering close connections between staff, students, and the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Athens Area Schools, emphasizing student achievement, character development, and academic preparation. By maintaining small-town values while adhering to state educational standards, East Leroy Elementary aims to build a strong groundwork for its students before they transition to upper-level schooling. For families seeking more specific information regarding the current curriculum, calendar, or district initiatives, the school’s official website at [www.athensk12.org](http://www.athensk12.org) serves as the primary resource for engagement and updates.

199

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Leroy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	11

White
157 (78.9%)
Two or More
20 (10.1%)
American Indian
11 (5.5%)
Hispanic
10 (5.0%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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:	Athens Area Schools
Phone:	(269)729-5419
Website:	http://www.athensk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 30

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 31