Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

307 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Holland Language Academy, located at Van Raalte Avenue in Holland, Michigan, is a specialized elementary school known for its commitment to bilingual education. Serving students in the Holland Public Schools district, the academy utilizes a dual-language immersion model. This approach is designed to help students achieve high levels of academic proficiency while becoming biliterate and bicultural in both English and Spanish. By integrating language learning into the core curriculum, the school aims to prepare students to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

Beyond its academic focus, the Holland Language Academy emphasizes the development of cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship. The school fosters a supportive, inclusive community where students are encouraged to appreciate diverse perspectives and communicate effectively across linguistic boundaries. With its dedicated staff and focus on intensive language acquisition, the academy serves as a unique educational hub that provides students with the foundational skills and cognitive benefits associated with bilingualism from an early age.

307

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	194
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
194 (63.2%)
White
99 (32.2%)
Two or More
9 (2.9%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
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:	Holland City School District
Phone:	(616)494-2601
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 54

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 41