Lighthouse Elementary School

51880 WASHINGTON ST
NEW BALTIMORE, MI 48047

anchorbay.misd.net/schools/lighthouse/

441 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lighthouse Elementary School is a public school located in New Baltimore, Michigan, and is part of the Anchor Bay School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The school aims to create a welcoming and supportive environment where students can build confidence and curiosity as they progress through their elementary years.

In addition to its core curriculum, Lighthouse Elementary promotes a culture of community and collaboration, encouraging students to participate in various school activities and initiatives. By leveraging the resources of the Anchor Bay School District, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success by fostering a love for learning and providing the necessary tools for them to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

441

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lighthouse Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	11
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	1

White
394 (89.3%)
Two or More
24 (5.4%)
Hispanic
11 (2.5%)
Black
7 (1.6%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Anchor Bay School District
Phone:	(586)725-6404
Website:	http://anchorbay.misd.net/schools/lighthouse/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 96

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 73