Michigan Primary School

353 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Michigan Primary School is a public educational institution located in Ashtabula, Ohio, serving the local community within the Ashtabula Area City School District. As a primary-level school, it focuses on the foundational stages of a child's education, typically catering to students in the early elementary grades. The school is situated in a residential area on Wade Avenue, functioning as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth during these formative years.

Like many schools in the Ashtabula district, Michigan Primary School is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success as they transition to intermediate and middle school levels. The school emphasizes standard curriculum benchmarks while working to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By focusing on small-group instruction and community involvement, the school aims to build a solid academic base for its students while maintaining strong partnerships with local families.

353

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michigan Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	88
Black	30
Two or More	72
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
160 (45.3%)
Hispanic
88 (24.9%)
Two or More
72 (20.4%)
Black
30 (8.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ashtabula Area City
Phone:	(440)992-1250
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 167

Grade 1 186