STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Starr Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plainwell Community Schools school district, located in PLAINWELL, MI with about 514 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 30 teachers, Starr Elementary School 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.
Starr Elementary School is a public school located in Plainwell, Michigan, serving as part of the Plainwell Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early grades of their academic journey. By focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, Starr Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success within the Plainwell educational pathway.
As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between staff, students, and families. The school's mission is supported by the broader district’s commitment to academic excellence and personal growth. For those seeking specific information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities, the school’s official website at [plainwellschools.org](http://www.plainwellschools.org) serves as the primary resource for news and administrative updates.
For more information, contact Starr Elementary School at (269) 685-5835 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PLAINWELL, MI 49080-1582
(269) 685-5835
http://www.plainwellschools.org
STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PLAINWELL, MI with about 514 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plainwell Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 514
- Teachers:
- 30
- 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 514 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.