North Shore Elementary

255 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

North Shore Elementary is a public school located in South Haven, Michigan, serving as a key component of the South Haven Public Schools district. Situated along the scenic North Shore Drive, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community. As part of a smaller district, it focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can develop academically and socially during their early formative years.

The school is dedicated to the core values of the South Haven Public Schools system, emphasizing student growth, community engagement, and academic readiness. By utilizing the resources of the district, North Shore Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares its students for the transition to middle school. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood educational activity and remains committed to maintaining strong communication through its official website, [shps.org](http://shps.org).

255

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Shore Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	29
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
178 (69.8%)
Hispanic
29 (11.4%)
Two or More
28 (11.0%)
Black
17 (6.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	South Haven Public Schools
Phone:	(269)637-0500
Website:	http://shps.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 140