North Ward Elementary School

www.alleganps.org

29 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

North Ward Elementary School is a public school located in Allegan, Michigan, serving as part of the Allegan Public Schools district. Situated on River Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its young students, focusing on fundamental academic development and character growth. As a neighborhood-centered institution, it plays a key role in the Allegan community by providing foundational education in a setting designed to meet the needs of elementary-aged children.

The school operates under the broader mission of Allegan Public Schools, which emphasizes student success, safety, and academic achievement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the district, North Ward Elementary aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to middle school. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Allegan Public Schools website.

Total Students

3.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Ward Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	1
Asian	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
25 (86.2%)
Hispanic
1 (3.4%)
Asian
1 (3.4%)
Two or More
1 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (3.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allegan Public Schools
Phone:	(269)673-6003
Website:	http://www.alleganps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 29