Francois Maconce Elem School

anchorbay.misd.net/schools/maconce/

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Francois Maconce Elementary School is a public school located in Ira, Michigan, serving as part of the Anchor Bay School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic development and social-emotional growth. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and curriculum standards designed to prepare students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Through its official website, Maconce Elementary maintains open communication with families, providing information on academic programs, school events, and district policies. By emphasizing community involvement and a well-rounded educational experience, the school strives to create a positive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

319

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Francois Maconce Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	27
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
253 (79.3%)
Two or More
28 (8.8%)
Hispanic
27 (8.5%)
Black
7 (2.2%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
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:	Anchor Bay School District
Phone:	(586)725-0284
Website:	http://anchorbay.misd.net/schools/maconce/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 57

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 44