Central Grade School

301 W SEVENTH ST
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

www.TCAPS.net

510 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

Central Grade School, located at 301 West Seventh Street in Traverse City, Michigan, is a foundational institution within the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. Situated in the heart of the community, the school is known for its historic charm and commitment to providing a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As part of the larger TCAPS network, the school focuses on fostering academic growth while promoting the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its academic programming, Central Grade School is characterized by its strong connection to the local neighborhood and the active involvement of its families. The school prides itself on cultivating a welcoming atmosphere that prepares young learners for future success by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and community citizenship. For more information regarding enrollment, school-specific events, or district resources, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://TCAPS.net.

510

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	26
Black	17
Asian	24
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	4

White
426 (83.5%)
Hispanic
26 (5.1%)
Asian
24 (4.7%)
Black
17 (3.3%)
American Indian
13 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	Traverse City Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)933-5910
Website:	http://www.TCAPS.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
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 73

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 123

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 3