EAST

East is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Holland City School District school district, located in HOLLAND, MI with about 585 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, East has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Based on the location provided, you are referring to **East K-7 School**, which is part of the Holland Public Schools district in Holland, Michigan.

East K-7 School serves a diverse student population in the heart of Holland. As a K-7 institution, it offers a unique structural approach by keeping students in a single building through the end of middle school, which the district utilizes to foster strong, long-term relationships between students, families, and staff. The school is known for its focus on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth while catering to the specific developmental needs of children transitioning from early elementary years into early adolescence.

Beyond its core curriculum, East K-7 is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices. The school frequently emphasizes the "Holland Public Schools" mission of preparing students to be successful, globally-minded citizens. By housing grades K-7, the school creates a cohesive school culture where older students often have the opportunity to serve as mentors to the younger ones, helping to create a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere that is a hallmark of the Holland Public School district.

For more information, contact East at (616) 494-2425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.