Frankfort Elementary School

Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools
613 LEELANAU AVE
FRANKFORT, MI 49635
240 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Frankfort Elementary School is located in the scenic coastal community of Frankfort, Michigan, and serves as a foundational component of the Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools district. Situated near the shores of Lake Michigan, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where educators emphasize both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of their students. By leveraging its unique location and community ties, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for success in their middle and high school years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through hands-on learning and collaborative activities. As a central hub for families in the area, Frankfort Elementary maintains a strong commitment to communication and parent involvement, ensuring that the school remains a vital pillar of the community. Through its dedicated staff and personalized approach to instruction, the school strives to cultivate a positive atmosphere that nurtures curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in every student.
240
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    217 (90.4%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (5.0%)
  • Black
    5 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.3%)
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: Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools
Phone: (231)352-4641
Website: http://www.frankfort.k12.mi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 41
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 38
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 38
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Benzie County Central Schools
209 Students
7048 SEVERANCE ST
BENZONIA, MI 49616 (6.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th