Emma Smith Elementary School

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Emma Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Stockbridge, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Stockbridge Community Schools district. Known locally as the home of the Panthers, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. Its curriculum and mission are centered on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success as they transition through their formative educational years.

The school operates under the broader district umbrella of "Panthernet," which serves as the hub for community and educational resources in the Stockbridge area. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction and community engagement, Emma Smith Elementary works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars through the official district website at http://panthernet.net.

256

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emma Smith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	8
Black	4
Asian	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
239 (93.4%)
Hispanic
8 (3.1%)
Black
4 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stockbridge Community Schools
Phone:	(517)851-7735
Website:	http://panthernet.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
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 86

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 87