Whitehall Ealy Elem School

www.whitehallschools.net

431 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Whitehall Ealy Elementary School, located in Whitehall, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Whitehall District Schools system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on core curriculum standards and building a strong sense of community, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys through a blend of classroom instruction and holistic student support.

As part of the broader Whitehall school community, Ealy Elementary benefits from the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student-centered initiatives. The school maintains a close relationship with families and the local community, encouraging parental involvement and clear communication to ensure student success. With its emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere, Whitehall Ealy Elementary serves as a vital hub for early education, helping to build the skills and confidence necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

431

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitehall Ealy Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	35
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	28
American Indian	4

White
355 (82.4%)
Hispanic
35 (8.1%)
Two or More
28 (6.5%)
Black
7 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
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:	Whitehall District Schools
Phone:	(231)893-1040
Website:	http://www.whitehallschools.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 3 138

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 141