Parsons Elementary School

14473 MIDDLE GIBRALTAR RD
ROCKWOOD, MI 48173

www.gibdist.net/parsons-elementary

418 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parsons Elementary School is a public school located in Rockwood, Michigan, serving as part of the Gibraltar School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment. As a key component of the local community, Parsons Elementary emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that young learners build the essential skills necessary for their future academic success.

The school is committed to the mission of the Gibraltar School District, which prioritizes student-centered instruction and the implementation of a comprehensive curriculum. By utilizing its location on Middle Gibraltar Road as a community hub, Parsons Elementary strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. Through its dedicated staff and district-wide resources, the school maintains a focus on continuous improvement and preparing its elementary students for the transition to middle school within the district.

418

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parsons Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	31
Black	14
Asian	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
347 (83.0%)
Hispanic
31 (7.4%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
Black
14 (3.3%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)
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:	Gibraltar School District
Phone:	(734)379-7050
Website:	http://www.gibdist.net/parsons-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 84

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 62