New Lothrop Elementary School

www.newlothrop.k12.mi.us

505 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

New Lothrop Elementary School, located in the rural village of New Lothrop, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the New Lothrop Area Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a supportive and student-centered learning environment. It is committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal development, providing students with a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for future success while maintaining a focus on the core values of the tight-knit local community.

The school is recognized for its dedication to building a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and focusing on individualized instruction, New Lothrop Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child feels encouraged to reach their full potential. As a focal point of the district, the school continues to integrate modern educational practices with the traditional values that define the New Lothrop area, ensuring a well-rounded experience for its primary-level learners.

505

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Lothrop Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	469
Hispanic	24
Black	3
Two or More	9

White
469 (92.9%)
Hispanic
24 (4.8%)
Two or More
9 (1.8%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

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:	New Lothrop Area Public Schools
Phone:	(810)638-5026
Website:	http://www.newlothrop.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
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 73

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 79