Douglas Road Elementary School

www.bedford.k12.mi.us

553 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Douglas Road Elementary School is a public school located in Lambertville, Michigan, serving as part of the Bedford Public Schools district. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the early elementary grades, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and building a sense of community. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and character development in its students, preparing them for their transition to the higher grade levels within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the Bedford community, benefiting from the resources and collaborative culture of the larger district. Through its official website, parents and community members can stay connected with school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Emphasizing partnership between families and educators, Douglas Road Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages student engagement and academic success in a safe and structured setting.

553

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas Road Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	471
Hispanic	50
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
471 (85.2%)
Hispanic
50 (9.0%)
Two or More
21 (3.8%)
Black
7 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
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:	Bedford Public Schools
Phone:	(734)850-6700
Website:	http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 97

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 102