Kingsley Area Elementary School

www.kingsley.k12.mi.us

655 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kingsley Area Elementary School, located at 311 Clark Road in Kingsley, Michigan, serves as a foundational academic hub for the local community. Part of the Kingsley Area Schools district, the elementary school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its students. The school focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while integrating modern educational practices to prepare children for future academic success.

Beyond core academics, Kingsley Area Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. By leveraging its position within the broader Kingsley school system, the institution works to create a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, parents, and students work together to ensure a safe and engaging school experience. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active web presence at http://www.kingsley.k12.mi.us.

655

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kingsley Area Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	633
Hispanic	10
Black	7
Two or More	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
633 (96.6%)
Hispanic
10 (1.5%)
Black
7 (1.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
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:	Kingsley Area Schools
Phone:	(231)263-5261
Website:	http://www.kingsley.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 91

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 121