Beach Elementary School

204 E MUSKEGON ST
CEDAR SPRINGS, MI 49319

www.csredhawks.org

445 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Beach Elementary School is a public primary school located in Cedar Springs, Michigan, serving as a key part of the Cedar Springs Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, typically catering to children in the early elementary grades. By emphasizing core academic fundamentals alongside social-emotional development, Beach Elementary aims to provide a strong educational foundation that prepares young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school operates under the "Red Hawks" identity, reflecting the community spirit and pride of the Cedar Springs area. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources for parents and updates on school-wide initiatives. Beach Elementary is committed to partnering with the local community to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow, explore their curiosities, and develop the skills necessary for their future educational journeys.

445

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beach Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	28
Black	2
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
385 (86.5%)
Two or More
29 (6.5%)
Hispanic
28 (6.3%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Cedar Springs Public Schools
Phone:	(616)696-0350
Website:	http://www.csredhawks.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Grade 2 228

Grade 3 217