Belle River Elementary School

www.ecsd.us

343 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Belle River Elementary School is located in Marine City, Michigan, and serves as a key educational facility within the East China School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As part of a district committed to student achievement, the school emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential social skills, aiming to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s location on Chartier Road places it within a quiet, residential section of Marine City, contributing to a localized learning environment that encourages parent and community involvement. Families interested in specific school policies, district news, or educational resources can access the official East China School District website at [http://www.ecsd.us](http://www.ecsd.us). Through this portal, the district maintains transparency and provides up-to-date information regarding school calendars, extracurricular programs, and administrative contact details for the Belle River campus.

343

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belle River Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	7
Black	5
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
323 (94.2%)
Hispanic
7 (2.0%)
Two or More
7 (2.0%)
Black
5 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	East China School District
Phone:	(810)676-1150
Website:	http://www.ecsd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 50

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 54