Townsend Elementary School

316 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Townsend Elementary School is a public school located in Jackson, Michigan, and serves as part of the Vandercook Lake Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its elementary-aged students, focusing on fundamental academic development and character growth. By aligning with the broader mission of the Vandercook Lake district, Townsend Elementary aims to provide a curriculum that encourages student curiosity and prepares children for future academic success.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, which is characteristic of the district’s approach to education. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources and updates regarding school events, academic programs, and administrative policies. Townsend Elementary is committed to equipping students with the essential tools needed to thrive within the classroom and become active, responsible members of their local community.

316

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Townsend Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	21
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	44

White
231 (73.1%)
Two or More
44 (13.9%)
Hispanic
21 (6.6%)
Black
19 (6.0%)
Asian
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:	Vandercook Lake Public Schools
Phone:	(517)782-9044
Website:	http://vandyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 53

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 35