Silver Lake Elementary School

www.TCAPS.net

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Silver 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 on Culver Road, the school serves the local community by providing a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades. As part of the larger TCAPS network, the school operates under a district-wide commitment to academic excellence, student well-being, and community engagement, offering a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school is well-regarded for its connection to the scenic Traverse City area, reflecting the district’s emphasis on integrating local values with comprehensive educational opportunities. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school-specific news, and district-wide resources through the TCAPS website. By leveraging the resources of a larger school district, Silver Lake Elementary benefits from coordinated academic support services, extracurricular programs, and a dedicated staff focused on preparing students for successful transitions into middle school.

286

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	9
Black	4
Asian	2
American Indian	6

White
265 (92.7%)
Hispanic
9 (3.1%)
American Indian
6 (2.1%)
Black
4 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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)933-3580
Website:	http://www.TCAPS.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
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 61

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 55