EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY ACADEMY

Edgewood Elementary Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System school district, located in Muskegon, MI with about 154 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Edgewood Elementary Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Edgewood Elementary Academy, located at 3028 Howden St in Muskegon, Michigan, is a primary educational institution operating under the Muskegon Public Schools district. The academy is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and preparing students for successful transitions into middle school. As part of the broader "M-H Tigers" community, the school emphasizes a sense of district-wide school spirit and connectivity among its student body.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that addresses the diverse needs of its students, utilizing modern educational practices to promote literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing engagement and community involvement, Edgewood Elementary Academy strives to create a partnership between educators, families, and the Muskegon community. Its location serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, ensuring that students have access to the resources and academic support necessary to thrive in their early educational years.

For more information, contact Edgewood Elementary Academy at (231) 830-3250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444-3009
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EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Muskegon, MI with about 154 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Muskegon Heights School District
Total Students:
154
Teachers:
13.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 154 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.9%
White
4.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.