Houghton Elementary School

8080 ELIZABETH LAKE RD
WHITE LAKE, MI 48386

www.waterford.k12.mi.us

278 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Houghton Elementary School, located at 8080 Elizabeth Lake Road in White Lake, Michigan, is a key component of the Waterford School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its elementary-aged students. As part of a larger district committed to academic excellence, Houghton Elementary focuses on developing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills, preparing its students for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating character development and community involvement into the daily experience. By leveraging the resources of the Waterford School District, Houghton Elementary provides families with access to modern educational tools and a variety of support services. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative contact, you can visit their official website at [http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us](http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us).

278

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houghton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	37
Black	26
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	3

White
189 (68.0%)
Hispanic
37 (13.3%)
Black
26 (9.4%)
Two or More
18 (6.5%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)

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)698-9230
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 84

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 27