Ionia Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 250 E Tuttle Rd in Ionia, Michigan, Ionia Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving families in a distant town community within the broader Grand Rapids metropolitan region. Operating eight distinct school campuses, the district delivers a seamless educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently, Ionia Public Schools serves a total enrollment of 2,675 students, balanced almost evenly with 1,325 female and 1,350 male learners. The student body reflects a diverse community context, including 2,197 White students, 341 Hispanic students, and 112 students identifying with two or more races, among other represented backgrounds.

To nurture learning and maintain smooth day-to-day operations across all grade levels, the district maintains a robust and well-rounded workforce. The instructional backbone consists of 287 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, who are closely assisted by nearly 71 FTE instructional aides to deliver targeted classroom support. Additionally, approximately 365 FTE support personnel contribute to administrative, facility, and student services, bringing the district’s total full-time equivalent workforce to more than 722 dedicated staff members. This comprehensive human infrastructure allows Ionia Public Schools to offer strong academic and extracurricular programming for its scholars. Families, prospective students, and educational researchers can explore additional opportunities and resources by visiting the district online at www.ioniaschools.org or calling (616) 527-9280.
8
Total Schools
2,675
Total Students
287.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ionia Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,197
Hispanic341
Black19
Asian2
Two or More112
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    2,197 (82.1%)
  • Hispanic
    341 (12.7%)
  • Two or More
    112 (4.2%)
  • Black
    19 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Ionia Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:2,675*
Teachers (FTE):287.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.3
Schools in Ionia Public Schools
Found 8 Schools