CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cardinal Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Orchard View Schools school district, located in MUSKEGON, MI with about 628 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade 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 37 teachers, Cardinal Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Cardinal Elementary is a public school located in Muskegon, Michigan, serving as part of the Orchard View Schools district. Situated at 2310 Marquette Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students within the local community. As a key component of the Orchard View system, the school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social development during a child's formative years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Orchard View district, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through comprehensive instruction and community engagement. Families interested in enrollment, school policies, or specific curriculum details can find further information through the district’s official website at http://www.orchardview.org. The school acts as a focal point for neighborhood education, prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between educators, students, and parents to help each child reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Cardinal Elementary at (231) 760-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2310 MARQUETTE AVE
MUSKEGON, MI 49442-1409
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CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MUSKEGON, MI with about 628 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
628
Teachers:
37
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 628 students

White
65.0%
Black or African American
13.9%
Two or more races
10.2%
Hispanic/Latino
9.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.