John R Rodger Elementary School

Bellaire Public Schools
6535 JOHN R RODGERS RD
BELLAIRE, MI 49615
119 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
John R. Rodger Elementary School is part of the Bellaire Public Schools district, located in the scenic rural community of Bellaire, Michigan. Serving students in the northern portion of the state, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment. As the primary elementary facility for the district, it focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while emphasizing the development of social-emotional skills and character education tailored to its local student body.

The school operates with a commitment to community-centered education, leveraging the tight-knit nature of Bellaire to encourage parental involvement and collaborative learning. By utilizing the resources of the Bellaire Public Schools district, John R. Rodger Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares young students for their transition to secondary education. The school's mission is generally aligned with the district's broader goals of academic excellence, personal growth, and creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere for all children.
119
Total Students
9.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    110 (92.4%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.5%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.7%)
  • Black
    2 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bellaire Public Schools
Phone: (231)533-8916
Website: http://www.bellairek12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 19
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 19
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mancelona Elementary School
Mancelona Public Schools
288 Students
231 W LIMITS ST
MANCELONA, MI 49659 (9.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th