Beal City Elementary School

www.bealcityschools.net

265 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Beal City Elementary School, located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, serves as a central hub for the Beal City Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a focus on small-town values, the institution strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a well-rounded curriculum and dedicated instructional staff.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, often prioritizing active communication between educators, students, and families. The district takes pride in its school spirit and the tradition of excellence associated with the "Aggies" mascot. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, Beal City Elementary utilizes its resources to ensure a safe, nurturing, and modern learning environment that reflects the specific needs and culture of the surrounding rural community.

265

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beal City Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	9
Two or More	7
American Indian	5

White
244 (92.1%)
Hispanic
9 (3.4%)
Two or More
7 (2.6%)
American Indian
5 (1.9%)

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:	Beal City Public Schools
Phone:	(989)644-2740
Website:	http://www.bealcityschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 43

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 42