John M Barnes Elem School

brns.flatrockschools.org/

353 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

John M. Barnes Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Flat Rock, Michigan, serving students within the Flat Rock Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for success in their foundational years through a mix of core subjects, technology integration, and collaborative classroom activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Flat Rock, which helps create a close-knit atmosphere among students, staff, and families. With a focus on inclusive practices, John M. Barnes Elementary provides various resources to accommodate diverse learning needs, aiming to ensure every child has access to equitable educational opportunities. Through extracurricular engagement and a focus on character education, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

353

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John M Barnes Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	19
Black	28
Asian	2
Two or More	25

White
279 (79.0%)
Black
28 (7.9%)
Two or More
25 (7.1%)
Hispanic
19 (5.4%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Flat Rock Community Schools
Phone:	(734)535-6800
Website:	http://brns.flatrockschools.org/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
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

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 117