Turrill Elementary School

www.lapeerschools.org/turrill

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Turrill Elementary School, located in Lapeer, Michigan, is a key component of the Lapeer Community Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. By focusing on academic fundamentals alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong foundation for its students, preparing them for future success as they transition through their educational journey.

Beyond the classroom, Turrill Elementary places a high value on community and parent involvement, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that encourages student growth. The school utilizes the district’s broader resources to offer a well-rounded curriculum, while maintaining a local, neighborhood feel. By emphasizing both excellence in instruction and the importance of a welcoming school culture, Turrill Elementary works to ensure that all students have the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

389

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turrill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	25
Black	8
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
334 (85.9%)
Hispanic
25 (6.4%)
Two or More
20 (5.1%)
Black
8 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Lapeer Community Schools
Phone:	(810)667-2438
Website:	http://www.lapeerschools.org/turrill
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 81

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 65