Caledonia Elementary School

9770 DUNCAN LAKE AVE SE
CALEDONIA, MI 49316

www.calschools.org

378 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Caledonia Elementary School, located at 9770 Duncan Lake Ave SE in Caledonia, Michigan, serves as a foundational institution within the Caledonia Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the staff focuses on preparing young students for success in higher grade levels while encouraging a lifelong love of learning through collaborative classroom experiences and student-centered instruction.

Beyond its academic offerings, Caledonia Elementary values the partnership between families and educators, actively encouraging parent involvement to enhance the student experience. The school emphasizes the social and emotional well-being of its students, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and engaged. As part of the broader Caledonia district, the school benefits from local community support and resources, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded education that includes modern technology and meaningful extracurricular opportunities.

378

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caledonia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	26
Black	8
Asian	8
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
312 (82.5%)
Hispanic
26 (6.9%)
Two or More
23 (6.1%)
Black
8 (2.1%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)
American Indian
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:	Caledonia Community Schools
Phone:	(616)891-8181
Website:	http://www.calschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 119

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 76