Arnold Elementary School

www.mccardinals.org/Domain/8

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Arnold Elementary School is a public school located in Michigan Center, Michigan, serving as part of the Michigan Center School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the early grades, focusing on core academic instruction, social-emotional development, and preparing children for the transition to middle school. As an integral part of the "Cardinals" community, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally within a close-knit neighborhood setting.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school leverages its connection to the broader Michigan Center district to offer resources and community-focused programming. By utilizing its location on Page Avenue, Arnold Elementary acts as a hub for local families, prioritizing student engagement and fostering a sense of school pride. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular opportunities can visit their official website at mccardinals.org.

321

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arnold Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	14
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
272 (84.7%)
Two or More
25 (7.8%)
Hispanic
14 (4.4%)
Black
5 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Michigan Center School District
Phone:	(517)764-5700
Website:	http://www.mccardinals.org/Domain/8
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 128

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 99