Douglas Elementary School

www.saugatuckps.com

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Douglas Elementary School, located at 261 Randolph Street in Douglas, Michigan, serves as a primary educational institution within the Saugatuck Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and community involvement. By leveraging its position within the Saugatuck district, the school aims to provide a high-quality curriculum that prepares young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of a small, tight-knit community, Douglas Elementary prides itself on a personalized approach to education, often focusing on small class sizes and strong collaboration between teachers, parents, and students. The school encourages a culture of curiosity and inclusivity, striving to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body. Families looking for more information on the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming academic calendars can visit their official website at [http://www.saugatuckps.com](http://www.saugatuckps.com).

366

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	24
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
326 (89.1%)
Hispanic
24 (6.6%)
Two or More
11 (3.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saugatuck Public Schools
Phone:	(269)857-2139
Website:	http://www.saugatuckps.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
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 58

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 67