Mecosta Elementary School

Chippewa Hills School District
555 W MAIN ST
MECOSTA, MI 49332
256 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Mecosta Elementary School is a public primary school located in Mecosta, Michigan, serving as part of the Chippewa Hills School District. Situated on West Main Street, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding rural community. As a member of the Chippewa Hills district, it focuses on delivering a structured curriculum that emphasizes core academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for their transition to the district's middle and high school levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Chippewa Hills School District, which aims to foster student growth through community engagement and academic achievement. By maintaining a local presence in Mecosta, the elementary school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, offering resources and support systems typical of a public school setting. Those interested in specific academic calendars, enrollment procedures, or district-wide initiatives can find additional information through the school district’s official website at http://www.chsd.us.
256
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    231 (90.2%)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.7%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (4.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
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: Chippewa Hills School District
Phone: (231)972-7477
Website: http://www.chsd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 132
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 48
Grade 1 46
Grade 2 49
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Barryton Elementary School
Chippewa Hills School District
204 Students
19701 30TH AVE
BARRYTON, MI 49305 (9.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th