Will L Lee School

www.richmond.k12.mi.us

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Will L. Lee Elementary School, located in Richmond, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Richmond Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. By focusing on core academic subjects alongside character development, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success, emphasizing both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being.

The school is recognized for its community-oriented approach, often serving as a central hub for families in the Richmond area. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Will L. Lee Elementary incorporates various instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles. The staff is committed to creating a collaborative culture that encourages student participation, parent involvement, and a strong partnership between home and school to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

478

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Will L Lee School
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

White
429 (89.7%)
Hispanic
23 (4.8%)
Two or More
10 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.9%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
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:	Richmond Community Schools
Phone:	(586)727-2509
Website:	http://www.richmond.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 124

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Will L Lee School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	119
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Will L Lee School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	48.7%
Male	245	51.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th