Starr Elementary School

www.plainwellschools.org

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Starr Elementary School is a public school located in Plainwell, Michigan, serving as part of the Plainwell Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early grades of their academic journey. By focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, Starr Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success within the Plainwell educational pathway.

As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, students, and families. The school's mission is supported by the broader district’s commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. For those seeking specific information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities, the school’s official website at [plainwellschools.org](http://www.plainwellschools.org) serves as the primary resource for news and administrative updates.

410

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Starr Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	35
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
344 (83.9%)
Hispanic
35 (8.5%)
Two or More
21 (5.1%)
Black
7 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
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:	Plainwell Community Schools
Phone:	(269)685-5835
Website:	http://www.plainwellschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 77

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 82