Avoca Elementary School

www.ypsd.us

243 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Avoca Elementary School is a public school located in Kenockee, Michigan, serving as part of the Yale Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides an educational environment focused on foundational learning for students in the primary grades. As a member of the Yale Public Schools system, it adheres to the district's broader mission of fostering academic growth, community engagement, and preparing students for success in their future schooling.

The school is characterized by its small-town community atmosphere, typical of the Kenockee area. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum and student development, Avoca Elementary aims to provide a supportive space for young learners. Families interested in specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can find further information through the official district website at [http://www.ypsd.us](http://www.ypsd.us).

243

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avoca Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	12
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
217 (89.3%)
Hispanic
12 (4.9%)
Two or More
8 (3.3%)
Black
4 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Yale Public Schools
Phone:	(810)324-2660
Website:	http://www.ypsd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 40

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 46