Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School

www.fraser.k12.mi.us/

345 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School, located in Fraser, Michigan, is a public primary school serving students within the Fraser Public Schools district. The school is named after the renowned American essayist and poet, reflecting a commitment to fostering intellectual growth and strong character in its young student body. As part of the Fraser community, the school emphasizes a supportive educational environment that prioritizes core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional development and civic responsibility.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and supported by modern teaching practices. With a focus on community involvement and academic achievement, Emerson Elementary provides a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining a close partnership with parents and the broader Fraser community, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

345

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	10
Black	39
Asian	7
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
260 (75.4%)
Black
39 (11.3%)
Two or More
28 (8.1%)
Hispanic
10 (2.9%)
Asian
7 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Fraser Public Schools
Phone:	(586)439-6700
Website:	http://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
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

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 45