Waldron Learning Center

248 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Waldron Learning Center, located in Coldwater, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Branch Intermediate School District (ISD). The center is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and customized instruction for students with diverse learning needs. By focusing on individualized education programs (IEPs), the school aims to empower students to reach their full potential within a supportive and structured environment that emphasizes both academic growth and life-skills development.

As part of the Branch ISD network, Waldron Learning Center serves as a vital resource for families and students throughout the region who require specialized services beyond those typically offered in a traditional classroom setting. The school prioritizes a collaborative approach, working closely with families, therapists, and district professionals to create an inclusive atmosphere. Its mission is rooted in fostering independence, personal achievement, and community integration for every student who walks through its doors.

248

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waldron Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	24
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
214 (86.3%)
Hispanic
24 (9.7%)
Two or More
7 (2.8%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Branch ISD
Phone:	(517)279-5821
Website:	http://www.branch-isd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 19

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 27

Grade 9 27

Grade 10 25