Lakeshore Elementary School

www.westottawa.net

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lakeshore Elementary School is a public school located in Holland, Michigan, serving as part of the West Ottawa Public School District. Situated in a suburban setting on North 168th Avenue, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the early grades. As a member of the West Ottawa community, Lakeshore emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence, student character development, and creating a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the West Ottawa district, which is known for its focus on integrating technology into the classroom and fostering diverse learning opportunities. With a mission rooted in student success, Lakeshore Elementary works closely with local families to promote community engagement and academic growth. For parents and community members interested in detailed curriculum information, extracurricular programs, or enrollment policies, the school’s official website at [www.westottawa.net](http://www.westottawa.net) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-wide resources.

440

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeshore Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	167
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	27
American Indian	4

White
224 (50.9%)
Hispanic
167 (38.0%)
Two or More
27 (6.1%)
Black
14 (3.2%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Ottawa Public School District
Phone:	(616)786-1400
Website:	http://www.westottawa.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 80

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 72