Saranac Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction SARANAC, MI Grades PK–06 Rural: Distant Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI SchoolScore™ C (66.2)
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Saranac Elementary School
SARANAC, MI 48881
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (66.2)
433
Students
28.0
Teachers
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
(616)642-1200
Phone
http://www.saranac.k12.mi.us
Website

Saranac Elementary School is a public school administered by the Saranac Community Schools district in SARANAC, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 433 students enrolled; a 15.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
433.0
State avg: 372.0
▲ 16% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.46:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
44.1%
State avg: 55.0%
▼ 20% better
School Details
School Name
Saranac Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
263093007648
State School ID
MI-34120-07567
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
250 PLEASANT ST
City
SARANAC
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48881
County
Ionia County
Metro Area
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2602
State Leg. Upper
26018
State Leg. Lower
26078
Latitude
42.9243
Longitude
-85.2014
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
433
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 191 44.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Saranac Community Schools
LEAID
2630930
State LEA ID
MI-34120
Phone
(616)642-1400
Website
http://www.saranac.k12.mi.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
SARANAC
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$14,591K
Federal Revenue
$1,091K
State Revenue
$9,193K
Local Revenue
$4,307K
Total Expenditure
$12,777K
Instruction Exp.
$7,366K
Support Services
$3,514K
Other Current Exp.
$363K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Saranac Elementary School

1
Saranac JrSr High School
SARANAC · High
0.2 mi
2
Freedom Acres School
IONIA · Other
6 mi
3
Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
IONIA · High
6.1 mi
4
Handlon Correctional Facility
IONIA · High
6.3 mi
5
Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility
IONIA · High
6.5 mi
6
Coon School
IONIA · Elementary
6.8 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Saranac Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Saranac Elementary School?
433 students are enrolled at Saranac Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Saranac Elementary School have?
Saranac Elementary School has 28.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does Saranac Elementary School serve?
Saranac Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Saranac Elementary School a charter school?
Saranac Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Saranac Elementary School located in?
Saranac Elementary School is located in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Saranac Elementary School belong to?
Saranac Elementary School is part of the Saranac Community Schools school district.
How much does Saranac Community Schools spend per student?
The Saranac Community Schools district spends approximately $29,508,083 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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