Star Elementary School

1900 STAR SCHOOL RD
HASTINGS, MI 49058

www.hassk12.org

287 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Star Elementary School is a public primary school located in Hastings, Michigan, serving as part of the Hastings Area School System. The school is situated at 1900 Star School Rd and is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for students in the local community. By operating under the broader Hastings Area School District, Star Elementary benefits from shared administrative resources and a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering the academic and social growth of its young learners.

The school emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at preparing students for future success in higher grades. Through its official website, families can access information regarding school policies, district news, and academic resources. As a key educational institution in the Hastings area, Star Elementary plays a central role in the local community by providing a structured learning environment that focuses on literacy, numeracy, and character development for elementary-aged children.

287

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Star Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	12
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
262 (91.3%)
Hispanic
12 (4.2%)
Two or More
11 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Hastings Area School District
Phone:	(269)948-4442
Website:	http://www.hassk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 57

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 44