Kent City Elementary School

www.kentcityschools.org

537 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kent City Elementary School, located at 29 College St in Kent City, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kent City Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and character building, the elementary school aims to prepare children for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels of the district.

As part of a smaller, close-knit community, the school benefits from a focused educational approach that encourages strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the local community. The district’s website highlights its dedication to providing a well-rounded experience, often integrating modern instructional practices with traditional values to help students reach their full potential. For families residing in the area, Kent City Elementary serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education, characterized by a commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning.

537

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kent City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	412
Hispanic	114
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
412 (76.7%)
Hispanic
114 (21.2%)
Two or More
8 (1.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	Kent City Community Schools
Phone:	(616)678-4181
Website:	http://www.kentcityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 84

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 83