Ferry School

www.ghaps.org

232 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Ferry School is a public elementary school located in Grand Haven, Michigan, serving as part of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) district. Situated on Pennoyer Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and academic-centered environment for young learners. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to foster a positive school culture and academic growth.

The school operates under the broader mission of the GHAPS district, which prioritizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for future success. Students at Ferry School benefit from the district’s comprehensive curriculum and resources, which aim to provide a well-rounded education. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside social-emotional learning, Ferry School strives to create an inclusive and engaging classroom experience that helps children develop the foundational skills necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond.

232

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ferry School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	20
Black	3
Asian	9
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
177 (76.3%)
Two or More
21 (9.1%)
Hispanic
20 (8.6%)
Asian
9 (3.9%)
Black
3 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Phone:	(616)850-5300
Website:	http://www.ghaps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
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 69

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 40