Pine Creek Elementary School

www.westottawa.net

418 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Holland, Michigan, and serves as part of the West Ottawa Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character among its students. By leveraging the resources of the larger West Ottawa district, Pine Creek aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares children for future success while encouraging active participation in the local community.

The school’s academic approach is supported by the West Ottawa district’s broader mission to provide high-quality instruction and innovative programming. Families interested in the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, or administrative details can find comprehensive information through their official website at [www.westottawa.net](http://www.westottawa.net). As a key educational hub in the area, Pine Creek Elementary focuses on maintaining open communication with parents and stakeholders to ensure that every student has the tools and environment necessary to thrive throughout their elementary years.

418

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	267
Black	35
Asian	22
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
267 (63.9%)
White
55 (13.2%)
Black
35 (8.4%)
Two or More
32 (7.7%)
Asian
22 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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)786-1600
Website:	http://www.westottawa.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 81

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 74