JA Lanigan Elementary School

23800 TUCK RD
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48336

www.farmington.k12.mi.us

473 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

JA Lanigan Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and serves as part of the Farmington Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of essential social skills. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, JA Lanigan is known for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local families. The school utilizes its website to keep the community informed about district policies, upcoming events, and educational resources. With a focus on modern teaching practices and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the individual needs and talents of each student within the Farmington Hills area.

473

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JA Lanigan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	29
Black	139
Asian	18
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
262 (55.4%)
Black
139 (29.4%)
Hispanic
29 (6.1%)
Two or More
23 (4.9%)
Asian
18 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Farmington Public School District
Phone:	(248)489-3722
Website:	http://www.farmington.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 74

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 82