Saranac Elementary School

www.saranac.k12.mi.us

433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Saranac Elementary School, located at 250 Pleasant St in Saranac, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the Saranac Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success while maintaining a strong sense of community within the small-town setting of Saranac.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Saranac Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep parents informed and involved, ensuring a transparent and collaborative atmosphere. As a hub for local families, the institution works to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students through structured programs and dedicated faculty support.

433

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saranac Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	24
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	4

White
394 (91.0%)
Hispanic
24 (5.5%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
Two or More
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Asian
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:	Saranac Community Schools
Phone:	(616)642-1200
Website:	http://www.saranac.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 58

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 63