KENT CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kent City Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kent City Community Schools school district, located in KENT CITY, MI with about 607 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 31 teachers, Kent City 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.
Kent City Elementary School, located at 29 College St in Kent City, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kent City Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and character building, the elementary school aims to prepare children for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels of the district.
As part of a smaller, close-knit community, the school benefits from a focused educational approach that encourages strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the local community. The district’s website highlights its dedication to providing a well-rounded experience, often integrating modern instructional practices with traditional values to help students reach their full potential. For families residing in the area, Kent City Elementary serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education, characterized by a commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning.
For more information, contact Kent City Elementary School at (616) 678-4181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KENT CITY, MI 49330-8953
(616) 678-4181
http://www.kentcityschools.org
KENT CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KENT CITY, MI with about 607 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kent City Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 607
- Teachers:
- 31.82
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 607 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KENT CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- 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.