Memorial Elementary 12 Campus

30001 MARQUETTE ST
GARDEN CITY, MI 48135

419 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Memorial Elementary School is a public school located in Garden City, Michigan, serving students within the Garden City Public Schools district. The campus is situated on Marquette Street and functions as a foundational part of the local community, focusing on providing essential academic and social development for elementary-aged children. As part of a smaller school district, the school typically emphasizes a supportive environment where staff and families collaborate to foster student growth in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science.

In addition to its standard academic curriculum, Memorial Elementary is committed to creating a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and character development. The school’s location in Garden City places it within a suburban setting that values community involvement, often utilizing local resources to enhance the learning experience. By focusing on foundational skills and early childhood development, Memorial Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

419

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Elementary 12 Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	38
Black	45
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
302 (72.1%)
Black
45 (10.7%)
Hispanic
38 (9.1%)
Two or More
29 (6.9%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Garden City Public Schools
Phone:	(734)762-8480
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 1 205

Grade 2 214