Blanche Sims Elementary School

www.lakeorionschools.org

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Blanche Sims Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Orion, Michigan, serving students within the Lake Orion Community Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As part of a highly-rated district, Blanche Sims offers a curriculum aligned with state standards, complemented by a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage young learners in their formative years.

The school places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills—such as literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking—Blanche Sims prepares its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond. For families interested in current district updates, school-specific programming, or registration information, the school’s official website at [www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us](http://www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us) serves as the primary portal for communication and resources.

423

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blanche Sims Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	31
Black	7
Asian	7
Two or More	38

White
340 (80.4%)
Two or More
38 (9.0%)
Hispanic
31 (7.3%)
Black
7 (1.7%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)

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)693-5460
Website:	http://www.lakeorionschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 63

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 76