Donald J Yacks Elem School

34700 UNION LAKE RD
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, MI 48045

300 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Donald J. Yacks Elementary School is located in Harrison Township, Michigan, and operates as part of the L’Anse Creuse Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As a public institution, it strives to balance core curriculum requirements with enrichment opportunities designed to help young learners build both social and academic skills necessary for their future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the L’Anse Creuse district, which prioritizes technological integration and community involvement. Yacks Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and parents, often utilizing various school-wide initiatives to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction and utilizing the resources provided by the district, Donald J. Yacks Elementary aims to provide a stable, high-quality educational experience for elementary-aged children in the Harrison Township area.

300

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donald J Yacks Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	14
Black	70
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
183 (61.0%)
Black
70 (23.3%)
Two or More
30 (10.0%)
Hispanic
14 (4.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
Phone:	(586)493-5630
Website:	http://www.lc-ps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 55

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 46