Fennville Elementary School

www.fennville.org

503 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fennville Elementary School, located at 8 Memorial Drive in Fennville, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the Fennville Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth for students in the early stages of their learning journey. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares children for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, focusing on core academic skills while incorporating social-emotional development. Through the district’s website, families can access information regarding school policies, academic resources, and extracurricular opportunities that reflect the community’s spirit. Fennville Elementary remains dedicated to creating a nurturing atmosphere where young learners are empowered to discover their potential and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for lifelong learning.

503

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fennville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	277
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	13

Hispanic
277 (55.1%)
White
209 (41.6%)
Two or More
13 (2.6%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
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:	Fennville Public Schools
Phone:	(269)722-3850
Website:	http://www.fennville.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 84

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 97