Whitmore Lake Elementary School

(734)449-2051

www.wlps.net/elementary-school

401 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Whitmore Lake Elementary School, located at 1077 Barker Road in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, serves as a primary educational hub for the Whitmore Lake Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the elementary school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

As part of the broader Whitmore Lake Public Schools system, the elementary campus benefits from a collaborative district approach that prioritizes student-centered instruction and meaningful parent involvement. The school utilizes its official website (http://www.wlps.net) as a central portal to keep families informed about district news, academic resources, and extracurricular opportunities. Through a balance of traditional curriculum and modern educational practices, Whitmore Lake Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

401

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitmore Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	19
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
337 (84.0%)
Two or More
30 (7.5%)
Hispanic
19 (4.7%)
Black
13 (3.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Whitmore Lake Public School District
Phone:	(734)449-2051
Website:	http://www.wlps.net/elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 83

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 42