Appleview Elementary School

www.spartaschools.org

517 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Appleview Elementary School is a public school located in Sparta, Michigan, serving students within the Sparta Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic development while emphasizing the social and emotional growth of its young learners. By aligning with the broader district’s mission, Appleview strives to prepare students for future success through a curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and community involvement.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit community that values strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With its location on Spartan Drive, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education in the area. Parents and community members interested in specific programming, school calendars, or enrollment information can find comprehensive resources and updates through the district’s official website at [www.spartaschools.org](http://www.spartaschools.org).

517

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Appleview Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	71
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	4

White
415 (80.3%)
Hispanic
71 (13.7%)
Black
12 (2.3%)
Two or More
12 (2.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Sparta Area Schools
Phone:	(616)887-1743
Website:	http://www.spartaschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 3 160

Grade 4 192

Grade 5 165