ALWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alward Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hudsonville Public School District school district, located in HUDSONVILLE, MI with about 475 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Alward Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Alward Elementary School is a public school located in Hudsonville, Michigan, and is part of the Hudsonville Public Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive educational environment. It reflects the broader district's commitment to providing high-quality instruction, leveraging strong community involvement, and preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Hudsonville school system, Alward Elementary benefits from the district's reputation for maintaining robust educational standards and modern facilities. The school environment typically emphasizes a balance of core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—alongside opportunities for social-emotional learning. Parents and community members in the area often view the school as a foundational pillar for early childhood education, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between home and school to help every student reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Alward Elementary School at (616) 669-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3811 PORT SHELDON ST
HUDSONVILLE, MI 49426-9319
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ALWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in HUDSONVILLE, MI with about 475 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
475
Teachers:
25.52
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
Not a Title I 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 475 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.9%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Asian
1.5%
Black or African American
1.5%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.