Farrand Elementary School

www.pccs.k12.mi.us

402 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Farrand Elementary School is a public school located in Plymouth, Michigan, and is part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (PCCS) district. The school serves students in grades K-5 and is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As a key component of the PCCS district, Farrand benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of one of Michigan's largest and most diverse school systems, while maintaining the community-focused feel of a neighborhood elementary school.

The school emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of well-rounded students through a variety of instructional programs. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational strategies, Farrand aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. Parents and guardians are typically highly involved in the school’s culture, which is supported by active parent-teacher organizations and a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the overall educational experience for all children.

402

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farrand Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	35
Black	25
Asian	20
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
291 (72.4%)
Hispanic
35 (8.7%)
Two or More
29 (7.2%)
Black
25 (6.2%)
Asian
20 (5.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Phone:	(734)582-6900
Website:	http://www.pccs.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 80

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 58