Wilkshire School

haslett.k12.mi.us

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Wilkshire Early Childhood Center (commonly referred to as Wilkshire School) is a dedicated learning facility within the Haslett Public Schools district in Haslett, Michigan. Serving as the foundation for the district’s youngest learners, the school focuses on early childhood education, offering programs such as Preschool and Young Fives. The environment is specifically designed to foster social, emotional, and academic growth during the critical early years, preparing children for their future transition into elementary school.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive and nurturing atmosphere, emphasizing play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices. By partnering with families and the local community, Wilkshire aims to create a strong educational start for students in the Haslett area. Parents and community members can learn more about their specific curriculum, enrollment procedures, and school resources by visiting the official Haslett Public Schools website.

390

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilkshire School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	40
Black	19
Asian	19
Two or More	39
American Indian	5

White
268 (68.7%)
Hispanic
40 (10.3%)
Two or More
39 (10.0%)
Black
19 (4.9%)
Asian
19 (4.9%)
American Indian
5 (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:	Haslett Public Schools
Phone:	(517)339-8208
Website:	http://haslett.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
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

Kindergarten 204

Grade 1 186