At a glance
Reported students
471
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
502.5
Violet Elementary School: 471 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Violet Elementary School
Violet Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Saint Clair Shores. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb). NCES reports 471 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79%) and Black (10%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Violet Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black10%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Masonic Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
466 reported students
Rodgers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
534 reported students
Kennedy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
710 reported students
North Lake High School
High · Grades 09–12
124 reported students
Lake Shore High School
High · Grades 09–12
914 reported students
Public schools near Violet Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Heights Elementary School Elementary · Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) | PK–05 | 466 | 0.7 mi |
| Rodgers Elementary School Elementary · Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) | PK–05 | 534 | 1 mi |
| John R Kment Elementary School Elementary · Roseville Community Schools | PK–05 | 255 | 1.2 mi |
| Lucile S Patton Elem School Elementary · Roseville Community Schools | KG–05 | 171 | 1.8 mi |
| Greenwood Elementary School Elementary · Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) | PK–05 | 430 | 1.8 mi |
| Robbie Hall Parker School Elementary · Clintondale Community Schools | PK–05 | 337 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Violet Elementary School
What grades does Violet Elementary School serve?
Violet Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb).
How many students attend Violet Elementary School?
Violet Elementary School reported 471 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 421 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Violet Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 471 students and 25.33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Violet Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Violet Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Violet Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Violet Elementary School in?
Violet Elementary School is part of Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb), based in St Clr Shores, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Violet Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Masonic Heights Elementary School (0.7 mi), Rodgers Elementary School (1 mi), John R Kment Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.