Orville C Krause Elementary School

www.armadaschools.org

778 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Orville C. Krause Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in Armada, Michigan, serving as a core component of the Armada Area Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of students in their early academic years. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions while encouraging a love for discovery and critical thinking.

As part of the broader Armada community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and students to create an inclusive atmosphere. The facility at Armada Center Road provides a space where students engage in a variety of academic disciplines and extracurricular enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the Armada Area Schools district, Orville C. Krause Elementary remains committed to academic excellence and student success, ensuring that all pupils have the support necessary to reach their full potential.

778

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orville C Krause Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	748
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
748 (96.1%)
Two or More
12 (1.5%)
Hispanic
10 (1.3%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Armada Area Schools
Phone:	(586)784-2600
Website:	http://www.armadaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	778
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 140

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 129