WOODS LAKE ELEMENTARYA MAGNET CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kalamazoo Public Schools school district, located in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 550 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 32 teachers, Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Woods Lake Elementary: A Magnet Center for the Arts is a specialized public school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, operating within the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by integrating a robust arts-focused curriculum into the traditional elementary academic experience. The school is dedicated to fostering creativity and critical thinking by providing students with frequent opportunities to engage in music, visual arts, dance, and theater, ensuring that the arts are not just an extracurricular activity, but a central component of the daily learning environment.

The school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to develop both the artistic and academic potential of every child. By utilizing the arts as a vehicle for instruction, Woods Lake encourages students to take risks, express themselves, and collaborate with their peers in innovative ways. With its commitment to high academic standards and artistic exploration, the school provides a unique learning community for families in Kalamazoo looking for an education that prioritizes creative development alongside foundational subjects.

For more information, contact Woods Lake ElementaryA Magnet Center For The Arts at (269) 337-0790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.