Ross Park Elementary School

www.monashores.net/rosspark/Default.htm

450 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ross Park Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Mona Shores Public School district in Muskegon, Michigan. Located at 121 Randall Road, the school serves as a core part of the local community, catering to young learners in their foundational educational years. As part of a district that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development, Ross Park strives to provide a supportive and engaging environment where students can build the necessary skills for future success.

The school is known for its focus on cultivating a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. Through its connection to the broader Mona Shores network, Ross Park benefits from district-wide resources and curricula designed to meet state standards while fostering a love for learning. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school works to ensure that students not only excel in subjects like literacy and mathematics but also develop the social and emotional competencies needed to thrive in a collaborative school community.

450

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ross Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	35
Black	42
Asian	5
Two or More	24
American Indian	5

White
339 (75.3%)
Black
42 (9.3%)
Hispanic
35 (7.8%)
Two or More
24 (5.3%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)

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:	Mona Shores Public School District
Phone:	(231)798-1773
Website:	http://www.monashores.net/rosspark/Default.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 86