Marjorie Carlson Elementary School

www.vdps.net

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marjorie Carlson Elementary School is located in Warren, Michigan, and operates as part of the Van Dyke Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for long-term success while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for families to access essential resources, including academic calendars, staff directories, and information regarding extracurricular activities and district policies. As a community-oriented institution, Marjorie Carlson Elementary prioritizes open communication between educators and parents to ensure that every student receives the individual attention and support necessary to thrive within the Van Dyke Public Schools framework.

360

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marjorie Carlson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	9
Black	192
Asian	34
Two or More	44

Black
192 (53.3%)
White
81 (22.5%)
Two or More
44 (12.2%)
Asian
34 (9.4%)
Hispanic
9 (2.5%)

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:	Van Dyke Public Schools
Phone:	(586)758-8345
Website:	http://www.vdps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 82

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 53