Townline Elementary

www.kentwoodps.org

320 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Townline Elementary, located at 100 60th St SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a key academic institution within the Kentwood Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares children for future success. By emphasizing both academic excellence and character development, Townline fosters a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow intellectually and socially.

As part of the Kentwood Public Schools system, the school benefits from the district’s focus on innovative curriculum, modern resources, and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. With a dedicated staff of educators, Townline Elementary works closely with families to ensure that every student has access to the tools they need to thrive. For more information regarding enrollment, school events, or specific academic programming, interested families can visit the official district website at [http://www.kentwoodps.org](http://www.kentwoodps.org).

320

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Townline Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	98
Black	78
Asian	29
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
98 (30.6%)
Black
78 (24.4%)
White
77 (24.1%)
Two or More
34 (10.6%)
Asian
29 (9.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	Kentwood Public Schools
Phone:	(616)538-4120
Website:	http://www.kentwoodps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 71

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 45