Central Elementary School

(810)591-1901

www.flushingschools.org

487 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is a public school located in Flushing, Michigan, serving students as part of the Flushing Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and early childhood education, Central Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success within the district’s educational pathway.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Flushing community, which values close partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders. Through their official website, the district maintains transparent communication regarding curriculum, school policies, and community events, ensuring that parents remain actively involved in their children’s development. With its dedicated staff and focus on community-centered learning, Central Elementary serves as a vital component of the Flushing educational system.

487

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	43
Black	47
Asian	1
Two or More	33

White
363 (74.5%)
Black
47 (9.7%)
Hispanic
43 (8.8%)
Two or More
33 (6.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Flushing Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-1901
Website:	http://www.flushingschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 1 75

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 83