Woodside Elementary School

(616)786-1900

www.westottawa.net

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Woodside Elementary School is a public school located in Holland, Michigan, serving as part of the West Ottawa Public School District. Situated on North Division Avenue, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district known for its diverse student body and comprehensive educational programs, Woodside focuses on preparing its students for success in both middle school and beyond by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school community at Woodside is characterized by a collaborative approach between educators, parents, and students. By leveraging the resources of the West Ottawa Public School District, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and student services designed to meet the unique needs of its learners. Whether through classroom instruction or school-wide initiatives, Woodside Elementary aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity and community participation, ensuring that every student has the foundation needed to excel academically and socially.

431

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	287
Black	19
Asian	14
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
287 (66.6%)
White
87 (20.2%)
Two or More
23 (5.3%)
Black
19 (4.4%)
Asian
14 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)786-1900
Website:	http://www.westottawa.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 65

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 85