Bertha Neal School

(989)288-2016

durand.k12.mi.us

158 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Bertha Neal School, located in Durand, Michigan, serves as a key elementary education facility within the Durand Area Schools district. Situated on West Main Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills, social development, and personal growth. As part of a smaller community-focused district, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students can build strong relationships with both their peers and dedicated teaching staff.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Durand Area Schools, which focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and extracurricular opportunities. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Bertha Neal School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and parental engagement in the educational process. Families interested in learning more about their specific programming, academic calendar, or enrollment procedures can visit the district’s official website at http://durand.k12.mi.us.

158

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bertha Neal School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	2
Two or More	8

White
148 (93.7%)
Two or More
8 (5.1%)
Hispanic
2 (1.3%)

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:	Durand Area Schools
Phone:	(989)288-2016
Website:	http://durand.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 75

Grade 1 83