Angling Road Elementary School

www.portageps.org

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Angling Road Elementary School, located in Portage, Michigan, is a foundational part of the Portage Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while encouraging them to become active, positive members of their local community.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the Portage Public Schools system, which is well-regarded for its emphasis on innovative teaching practices and student-centered learning. Angling Road focuses on creating strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, ensuring that every child receives the individual attention needed to thrive. With a strong curriculum and a dedicated staff, the school provides a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a lifelong love for learning.

360

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Angling Road Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	35
Black	26
Asian	27
Two or More	29

White
243 (67.5%)
Hispanic
35 (9.7%)
Two or More
29 (8.1%)
Asian
27 (7.5%)
Black
26 (7.2%)

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:	Portage Public Schools
Phone:	(269)323-6000
Website:	http://www.portageps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 65

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 62