Wass Elementary School

wass.troy.k12.mi.us

413 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wass Elementary School, located in Troy, Michigan, is a highly regarded public school within the Troy School District. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and is known for maintaining a strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the state. The school community emphasizes a supportive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous curriculum standards with the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic program, Wass Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in the school’s positive culture. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience, helping students develop critical thinking and collaborative skills. Its commitment to excellence and high expectations for student achievement make it a cornerstone of the local Troy community.

413

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wass Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	24
Black	8
Asian	130
Two or More	26

White
225 (54.5%)
Asian
130 (31.5%)
Two or More
26 (6.3%)
Hispanic
24 (5.8%)
Black
8 (1.9%)

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)823-3900
Website:	http://wass.troy.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 59

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 71