Beach Elementary School

2741 HEIGHTS RAVENNA RD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444

www.fruitportschools.net

295 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Beach Elementary School is a public school located in Muskegon, Michigan, and serves as part of the Fruitport Community Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. As part of a district that prides itself on "Fruitport Pride," Beach Elementary strives to create a strong partnership between students, families, and staff to ensure that every child is prepared for their future academic journey.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged learners, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Beach Elementary fosters a sense of community through various programs and school-wide initiatives. By utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the broader Fruitport school system, the school works to maintain high educational standards while fostering a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning.

295

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beach Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	23
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
258 (87.5%)
Hispanic
23 (7.8%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)
Black
6 (2.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Fruitport Community Schools
Phone:	(231)773-8996
Website:	http://www.fruitportschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
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 38

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 60