Chapman Elementary School

www.gibdist.net/chapman-elementary

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chapman Elementary School, located at 31500 Olmstead Rd in Rockwood, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gibraltar School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to help young students build a strong academic base. By prioritizing core curriculum subjects alongside social-emotional development, Chapman Elementary strives to prepare its student body for future academic success while maintaining a community-focused atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and student participation.

The school’s website reflects its integration into the broader Gibraltar community, highlighting its role in providing structured, quality education to the Rockwood area. As an elementary institution, Chapman focuses on creating a safe and nurturing space where students can explore their interests, develop essential critical thinking skills, and build lasting friendships. Through its dedication to excellence and student-centered teaching, Chapman Elementary remains a vital contributor to the educational landscape of the Gibraltar School District.

434

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chapman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	25
Black	19
Asian	8
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

White
364 (83.9%)
Hispanic
25 (5.8%)
Black
19 (4.4%)
Two or More
16 (3.7%)
Asian
8 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Gibraltar School District
Phone:	(734)379-6380
Website:	http://www.gibdist.net/chapman-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 75

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 87