Sonoma Elementary

351 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Sonoma Elementary is a public school located in Battle Creek, Michigan, serving as part of the Harper Creek Community Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, emphasizing the development of foundational academic skills alongside personal growth. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Sonoma Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while fostering a sense of community and belonging within the Harper Creek district.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district-wide network, which allows it to leverage shared resources and community support to enhance the student experience. With a focus on fostering strong partnerships between families and educators, Sonoma Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative contact details, the Harper Creek Community Schools website serves as the primary resource for updates and school policies.

351

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sonoma Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	19
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
289 (82.3%)
Two or More
31 (8.8%)
Hispanic
19 (5.4%)
Black
8 (2.3%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Harper Creek Community Schools
Phone:	(269)441-7800
Website:	http://harpercreek.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 65

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 70