WoodsEdge Learning Center

www.kresa.org

222 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

WoodsEdge Learning Center, located in Portage, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA). The school is dedicated to serving students with significant cognitive, physical, and multiple impairments, typically ranging from ages 3 to 26. Its primary mission is to provide a highly supportive, therapeutic environment that focuses on individual growth, functional independence, and the development of essential life skills tailored to each student’s unique needs.

The center utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating academic instruction with comprehensive support services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and nursing care. By maintaining small class sizes and a low student-to-staff ratio, WoodsEdge ensures that every learner receives personalized attention within a safe and inclusive community. Through its commitment to fostering autonomy and connection, the school strives to prepare students for meaningful participation in their homes and communities, ensuring they reach their fullest potential in a nurturing setting.

222

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WoodsEdge Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	23
Black	52
Asian	3
Two or More	19

White
125 (56.3%)
Black
52 (23.4%)
Hispanic
23 (10.4%)
Two or More
19 (8.6%)
Asian
3 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kalamazoo RESA
Phone:	(269)250-9414
Website:	http://www.kresa.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 19

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 13

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 24