Schoolcraft Elementary School

www.waterford.k12.mi.us

398 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Schoolcraft Elementary School is a public school located in Waterford, Michigan, and is part of the Waterford School District. Serving students in the elementary grades, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school community is centered around creating a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to become active participants in their own learning process while fostering a sense of belonging and school pride.

In addition to its core curriculum, Schoolcraft Elementary is known for leveraging the resources of the broader Waterford School District to offer students a well-rounded educational experience. The school integrates modern teaching practices and technology to prepare students for success in higher grade levels. Through its commitment to effective communication with parents and a focus on community involvement, Schoolcraft strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between home and school, ensuring that each student receives the guidance and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

398

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Schoolcraft Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	47
Black	21
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
307 (77.1%)
Hispanic
47 (11.8%)
Black
21 (5.3%)
Two or More
18 (4.5%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Waterford School District
Phone:	(248)623-6211
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 63

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 61