Beacon Elementary School

Harper Woods The School District of the City of

19475 BEACONSFIELD ST
HARPER WOODS, MI 48225

www.hwschools.org

368 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Beacon Elementary School is a public school located in Harper Woods, Michigan, serving as part of the Harper Woods School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic instruction and social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the broader district, Beacon Elementary aims to foster a supportive learning atmosphere designed to prepare students for their subsequent years in middle and high school.

Located on Beaconsfield Street, the school serves as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes community involvement and academic growth. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or district updates can access comprehensive information through the official Harper Woods Schools website at [http://www.hwschools.org](http://www.hwschools.org). The district is committed to providing a structured curriculum that aligns with state standards while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of the Harper Woods student population.

368

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beacon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	10
Black	347
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
347 (94.3%)
Hispanic
10 (2.7%)
White
7 (1.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Harper Woods The School District of the City of
Phone:	(313)245-5343
Website:	http://www.hwschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 110

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 125