Central Elementary School

www.petoskeyschools.org

234 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 410 State Street in Petoskey, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Petoskey Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to build strong academic skills in core subjects while also encouraging social-emotional growth, curiosity, and a sense of community among its students.

As a member of the Petoskey school system, Central Elementary benefits from the district’s focus on preparing students for future success through integrated technology, experienced faculty, and strong parental involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or school-wide events, the district maintains a comprehensive online portal at [www.petoskeyschools.org](http://www.petoskeyschools.org) to keep the community connected and informed.

234

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	6
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
202 (86.3%)
Two or More
24 (10.3%)
Hispanic
6 (2.6%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Public Schools of Petoskey
Phone:	(231)348-2111
Website:	http://www.petoskeyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 31

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 47