Wattles Elementary School

wattles.troy.k12.mi.us

406 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wattles Elementary School, located in Troy, Michigan, is a highly-regarded public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Troy School District, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The faculty focuses on fostering a strong educational foundation by blending rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared both academically and personally for their future educational endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, Wattles Elementary is recognized for its active school community and collaborative spirit. The school benefits from strong parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities that help enrich the student experience. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and emphasizing the importance of character and citizenship, Wattles aims to create a welcoming "neighborhood school" feel while consistently achieving high performance ratings within the state of Michigan.

406

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wattles Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	29
Black	41
Asian	173
Two or More	22

Asian
173 (42.6%)
White
141 (34.7%)
Black
41 (10.1%)
Hispanic
29 (7.1%)
Two or More
22 (5.4%)

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:	Troy School District
Phone:	(248)823-3400
Website:	http://wattles.troy.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
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 72

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 68