AA RATHER SCHOOL

AA Rather School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ionia Public Schools school district, located in IONIA, MI with about 336 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 15 teachers, AA Rather School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

AA Rather School, located on East Tuttle Road in Ionia, Michigan, is a public elementary school operating under the Ionia Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare students for academic success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

As part of the broader Ionia Public Schools system, AA Rather benefits from a district-wide commitment to personalized learning and modern educational practices. The school emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the community to ensure that each student’s individual needs are met. With its focus on early childhood and elementary education, the school serves as a key pillar in the Ionia area, providing a stable and nurturing atmosphere designed to help students build the skills and confidence necessary for their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact AA Rather School at (616) 527-1720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

380 EAST TUTTLE RD
IONIA, MI 48846-8615
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AA RATHER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in IONIA, MI with about 336 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
336
Teachers:
15.1
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 336 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AA RATHER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.6%
Hispanic/Latino
8.0%
Two or more races
2.4%
Black or African American
1.8%
Asian
1.2%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.