North EdBridgeway

301 S GARFIELD AVE
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686

www.northwested.org

70 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

TBA ISD Oak Park, located in Traverse City, Michigan, operates under the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District (TBA ISD) as a specialized educational facility. The school is dedicated to providing high-quality, individualized instruction and support services for students with significant disabilities. By focusing on creating inclusive and therapeutic learning environments, the school aims to help students achieve their maximum potential in academic, social, and functional life skills.

The facility emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating the expertise of special education teachers, therapists, and support staff to address the unique needs of each student. By partnering with local school districts within the TBA ISD region, Oak Park ensures that students receive the specialized resources and transition planning necessary for their development. The school’s mission centers on fostering independence, dignity, and personal growth for all its learners, ensuring they have the tools to navigate their communities effectively.

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

2.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North EdBridgeway
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
64 (91.4%)
Hispanic
3 (4.3%)
Asian
1 (1.4%)
Two or More
1 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.4%)

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:	Northwest Education Services
Phone:	(231)933-5683
Website:	http://www.northwested.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 8

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 7