Zeeland Quest

www.zquest.org

144 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Zeeland Quest is a specialized "charter-like" program within the Zeeland Public Schools district in Michigan, designed for students in grades 4 through 8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on project-based learning (PBL) and a highly collaborative, student-centered environment. Rather than traditional classroom instruction, students engage in long-term, interdisciplinary projects that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application of academic standards.

The program is built on the philosophy of fostering a strong sense of community and personal growth. With a focus on "expeditions," students often work in teams to explore complex topics, frequently integrating community partnerships and off-site experiences into their curriculum. By emphasizing student agency and character development alongside rigorous academics, Zeeland Quest aims to prepare students to be self-directed learners who can effectively navigate and contribute to the world around them.

144

Total Students

11.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zeeland Quest
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	17
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
112 (77.8%)
Hispanic
17 (11.8%)
Two or More
9 (6.2%)
Black
2 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7%)

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:	Zeeland Public Schools
Phone:	(616)748-3065
Website:	http://www.zquest.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
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 16

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 11