Brendel Elementary School

www.grandblancschools.org

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brendel Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and serves as part of the Grand Blanc Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of a larger district while maintaining a close-knit elementary community, Brendel aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core curriculum, Brendel Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and community involvement. The school encourages strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and staff to ensure that every student’s individual needs are met. With a focus on both social-emotional learning and traditional academic success, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can develop a lifelong love for learning in a safe and structured setting.

462

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brendel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	39
Black	107
Asian	11
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
246 (53.2%)
Black
107 (23.2%)
Two or More
57 (12.3%)
Hispanic
39 (8.4%)
Asian
11 (2.4%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Blanc Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-6106
Website:	http://www.grandblancschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 97

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 76