Betsie Valley School

Benzie County Central Schools
17936 CADILLAC HWY
THOMPSONVILLE, MI 49683
131 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Betsie Valley Elementary School is a public school located in Thompsonville, Michigan, serving as part of the Benzie County Central Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding area, focusing on core academic development and fostering a supportive community environment. As a key institution within the district, it emphasizes local engagement and strives to meet the unique needs of its student population through a structured, grade-level curriculum.

The school is deeply integrated into the larger Benzie County school system, which aims to prepare students for middle and high school success through a combination of standard classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a localized campus in Thompsonville, Betsie Valley serves as a focal point for families in the region, prioritizing student growth, character development, and academic readiness. You can find more specific details regarding their current programs, staff, and district policies on their official website at [www.benzieschools.net](http://www.benzieschools.net).
131
Total Students
9.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    119 (90.8%)
  • Two or More
    9 (6.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.8%)
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: Benzie County Central Schools
Phone: (231)378-4164
Website: http://www.benzieschools.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 92
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 15
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 25
Gender Ratio