Paint Creek Elementary School

www.lakeorionschools.org

504 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Paint Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Orion, Michigan, serving as part of the Lake Orion Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community involvement. It serves students in the surrounding Lake Orion area, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that prepares young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core academic programs, Paint Creek Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating social-emotional learning with traditional subjects, ensuring that students develop both the skills and the character needed to thrive. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us](http://www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us).

504

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paint Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	26
Black	10
Asian	3
Two or More	43

White
422 (83.7%)
Two or More
43 (8.5%)
Hispanic
26 (5.2%)
Black
10 (2.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Lake Orion Community Schools
Phone:	(248)814-1724
Website:	http://www.lakeorionschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 65

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 102