Montague Area Childhood Center

www.mapsk12.org

85 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Montague Area Childhood Center, located in Montague, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the Montague Area Public Schools district. Dedicated to early childhood education and development, the center provides a nurturing environment designed to prepare young children for their transition into elementary school. By focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, the center aims to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, ensuring that students build a strong academic base during their formative years.

As an integral part of the local school system, the center emphasizes community involvement and family engagement to support a holistic educational experience. Through its connection to the broader district, the Montague Area Childhood Center benefits from shared resources and educational standards, striving to create a seamless pathway for student success. The facility serves as a vital hub for local families, providing essential early learning services that prioritize inclusivity and the unique developmental needs of every child in the community.

Total Students

7.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montague Area Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Two or More	3

White
73 (85.9%)
Hispanic
7 (8.2%)
Two or More
3 (3.5%)
Black
2 (2.4%)

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:	Montague Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)894-9018
Website:	http://www.mapsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 85