Central Elementary School

305 E HOTCHIN AVE
WHITE PIGEON, MI 49099

www.wpcschools.org

366 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is located in White Pigeon, Michigan, and serves as a foundational component of the White Pigeon Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic growth, personal responsibility, and a sense of community among its young learners. By emphasizing fundamental skills and a supportive educational atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

As part of the broader White Pigeon Community Schools system, Central Elementary benefits from the district’s commitment to providing accessible resources and engaging learning opportunities for its students. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars by visiting their official website at [www.wpcschools.org](http://www.wpcschools.org). The school remains a central hub for the local community, focused on creating a positive early educational experience for the children of White Pigeon.

366

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	27
Black	1
Two or More	10

White
328 (89.6%)
Hispanic
27 (7.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.7%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	White Pigeon Community Schools
Phone:	(269)483-7107
Website:	http://www.wpcschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 66

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 76