Fancher School

801 S KINNEY AVE
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48858

www.mtpleasantschools.net

431 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Fancher Elementary School is a public school located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, serving as part of the Mount Pleasant Public Schools district. Situated on South Kinney Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-aged students. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while promoting social-emotional growth and student engagement.

As a member of the Mount Pleasant educational community, Fancher Elementary works to prepare students for their future academic journeys by emphasizing inclusivity, collaboration, and a love for learning. The school leverages the resources of the district to provide a well-rounded education, often encouraging parental involvement and community partnerships to ensure that students have the necessary support to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. For those seeking specific details regarding school programs, events, or enrollment policies, the district's official website remains the primary resource for updated information.

431

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fancher School
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	40
Black	16
Asian	8
Two or More	35
American Indian	17

White
315 (73.1%)
Hispanic
40 (9.3%)
Two or More
35 (8.1%)
American Indian
17 (3.9%)
Black
16 (3.7%)
Asian
8 (1.9%)

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:	Mt. Pleasant City School District
Phone:	(989)775-2230
Website:	http://www.mtpleasantschools.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 161

Grade 5 132