Michigan Avenue Elementary School

188 Michigan Ave School RD
Cleveland, TN 37323

maes.bradleyschools.org

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Michigan Avenue Elementary School, located in Cleveland, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bradley County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its elementary-aged students. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on building strong community ties, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a positive school culture.

In addition to its commitment to rigorous classroom instruction, Michigan Avenue Elementary focuses on the "whole child" approach by encouraging student engagement through various school-wide initiatives and extracurricular opportunities. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families and the broader Bradley County community, viewing parental involvement as a vital component of its educational mission. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive space where students are empowered to develop their unique talents and become lifelong learners.

452

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michigan Avenue Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	51
Black	17
Asian	5
Two or More	32

White
347 (76.8%)
Hispanic
51 (11.3%)
Two or More
32 (7.1%)
Black
17 (3.8%)
Asian
5 (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:	Bradley County
Phone:	(423)478-8807
Website:	http://maes.bradleyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 78