Grayson Elementary

www.waterford.k12.mi.us

437 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grayson Elementary is a public school located in Waterford, Michigan, and serves as part of the Waterford School District. Situated on West Walton Boulevard, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for its elementary-aged students. It focuses on developing foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional growth necessary for student success in a modern learning community.

As part of the broader Waterford School District, Grayson Elementary emphasizes collaborative teaching practices and leverages district-wide resources to provide a comprehensive curriculum. The school works closely with local families to promote active engagement in the educational process, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school through a well-rounded academic program that includes core subjects, technology integration, and community-focused initiatives.

437

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grayson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	80
Black	53
Asian	11
Two or More	27
American Indian	3

White
263 (60.2%)
Hispanic
80 (18.3%)
Black
53 (12.1%)
Two or More
27 (6.2%)
Asian
11 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

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)674-0200
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
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 94

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 74