Chandler Woods Charter Academy

chandlerwoods.heritageacademies.com/

Charter School 741 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Chandler Woods Charter Academy, located in Belmont, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from Young 5s through 8th grade. Managed by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school operates under a curriculum that emphasizes a combination of strong academic fundamentals and "Moral Focus" character development. Their educational philosophy is built on the belief that student success is achieved through a partnership between dedicated teachers, engaged parents, and a rigorous, data-driven instructional approach.

The school is well-regarded for its structured learning environment, which prioritizes core subjects like mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Chandler Woods offers various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to foster social-emotional growth and community involvement. By focusing on academic achievement alongside the cultivation of virtues such as integrity, respect, and responsibility, the academy aims to prepare its students not only for high school readiness but also to be productive, character-driven citizens.

741

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	651
Hispanic	33
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	44

White
651 (87.9%)
Two or More
44 (5.9%)
Hispanic
33 (4.5%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
Black
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Phone:	(616)866-6000
Website:	http://chandlerwoods.heritageacademies.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	741
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 103

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 64