Central School

www.vassar.k12.mi.us

366 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central School, located at 425 Division Street in Vassar, Michigan, serves as a key educational facility within the Vassar Public Schools district. The school is situated in a small-town setting and functions as a foundational learning environment for students in the community. By emphasizing core academic standards, the school aims to foster both intellectual development and social growth among its student body, working to prepare them for their future academic endeavors within the district.

As part of the Vassar Public Schools system, Central School benefits from the district's broader mission to provide a supportive and engaging educational experience for all children. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded curriculum. For those seeking further information regarding specific grade levels, school policies, or district updates, the school’s official website at http://www.vassar.k12.mi.us serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

366

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	16
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

White
319 (87.2%)
Hispanic
16 (4.4%)
Two or More
15 (4.1%)
Black
11 (3.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Vassar Public Schools
Phone:	(989)823-8566
Website:	http://www.vassar.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 75

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 63