BELLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Belle River Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East China School District school district, located in MARINE CITY, MI with about 443 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 22 teachers, Belle River Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Belle River Elementary School is located in Marine City, Michigan, and serves as a key educational facility within the East China School District. The school provides a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As part of a district committed to student achievement, the school emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential social skills, aiming to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s location on Chartier Road places it within a quiet, residential section of Marine City, contributing to a localized learning environment that encourages parent and community involvement. Families interested in specific school policies, district news, or educational resources can access the official East China School District website at [http://www.ecsd.us](http://www.ecsd.us). Through this portal, the district maintains transparency and provides up-to-date information regarding school calendars, extracurricular programs, and administrative contact details for the Belle River campus.

For more information, contact Belle River Elementary School at (810) 676-1150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1601 CHARTIER RD
MARINE CITY, MI 48039-2329
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BELLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MARINE CITY, MI with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
443
Teachers:
22.06
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 443 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BELLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.9%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black or African American
1.4%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.