Central Elementary School

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is part of the Reeths-Puffer School District, located in Muskegon, Michigan. As a key component of the district’s infrastructure, the school serves younger students in the community, typically focusing on foundational education, social-emotional development, and early academic literacy and numeracy. It operates under the district’s broader mission to provide a supportive and engaging environment that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Reeths-Puffer community, which is known for its "Rocket" spirit and emphasis on community involvement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the district, Central Elementary aims to foster a collaborative learning space where students can grow. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news regarding staff and events can access more detailed information through the official district website at http://www.reeths-puffer.org.

428

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	33
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
349 (81.5%)
Hispanic
33 (7.7%)
Two or More
32 (7.5%)
Black
12 (2.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Reeths-Puffer Schools
Phone:	(231)744-1693
Website:	http://www.reeths-puffer.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 99

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 88