Ellsworth Community School

Ellsworth Community School
9467 PARK ST
ELLSWORTH, MI 49729
228 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Ellsworth Community School, located in the village of Ellsworth, Michigan, serves as a central hub for K-12 education in the Antrim County area. As a small, community-focused district, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, leveraging its intimate size to foster close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community. The district is committed to providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, pursue vocational training, or attend college.

Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of the village. By offering various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations, Ellsworth Community School encourages student involvement and character development in a supportive environment. The district takes pride in its "Lancer" spirit and works to maintain a safe, welcoming atmosphere where the values of the local community are integrated into the educational experience, ensuring that every student receives the attention needed to thrive.
228
Total Students
17.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    201 (88.2%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.9%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.9%)
  • Black
    7 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ellsworth Community School
Phone: (231)588-2544
Website: http://www.ecslancers.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 111
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 18
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 19
Grade 9 20
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 24
Gender Ratio
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Central Lake Public Schools
223 Students
8169 W STATE ST
CENTRAL LAKE, MI 49622 (6.9 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th