Eastern Elementary School

1600 EASTERN AVE
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686

www.TCAPS.net

475 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eastern Elementary School is a public school located in Traverse City, Michigan, and is part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. Situated on Eastern Avenue, the school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth and social-emotional development. As a member of the TCAPS system, Eastern Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of one of the largest school districts in Northern Michigan, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment that emphasizes student engagement and community involvement. By integrating state-aligned educational standards with various extracurricular opportunities, Eastern Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information, including district-wide initiatives and contact details for the administration, on the official TCAPS website at [TCAPS.net](http://TCAPS.net).

475

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	11
Black	10
Asian	19
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
428 (90.1%)
Asian
19 (4.0%)
Hispanic
11 (2.3%)
Black
10 (2.1%)
American Indian
6 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Traverse City Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)933-5600
Website:	http://www.TCAPS.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 94

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 60