Long Lake Elementary School

7600 N LONG LAKE RD
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685

www.TCAPS.net

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Long Lake Elementary School is a public school located in Traverse City, Michigan, and is part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. Situated in a scenic area north of Long Lake, the school serves students in the surrounding community by providing a foundational education focused on academic excellence, personal growth, and character development. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of TCAPS while maintaining a local, community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement.

The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity and collaboration among its student body. By utilizing the resources available through the TCAPS network—such as specialized programming, extracurricular opportunities, and modern educational technology—Long Lake Elementary aims to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school. Parents and community members interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or school calendar information can find comprehensive details on the official district website at [TCAPS.net](http://TCAPS.net).

364

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Long Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	14
Black	6
Asian	7
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
325 (89.3%)
Hispanic
14 (3.8%)
American Indian
10 (2.7%)
Asian
7 (1.9%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)933-7800
Website:	http://www.TCAPS.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
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 79

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 56