CENTRAL SCHOOL
Central School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vassar Public Schools school district, located in VASSAR, MI with about 397 students offering grade levels from 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 24 teachers, Central School 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.
Central School, located at 425 Division Street in Vassar, Michigan, serves as a key educational facility within the Vassar Public Schools district. The school is situated in a small-town setting and functions as a foundational learning environment for students in the community. By emphasizing core academic standards, the school aims to foster both intellectual development and social growth among its student body, working to prepare them for their future academic endeavors within the district.
As part of the Vassar Public Schools system, Central School benefits from the district's broader mission to provide a supportive and engaging educational experience for all children. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded curriculum. For those seeking further information regarding specific grade levels, school policies, or district updates, the school’s official website at http://www.vassar.k12.mi.us serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.
For more information, contact Central School at (989) 823-8566 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
VASSAR, MI 48768
(989) 823-8566
http://www.vassar.k12.mi.us
CENTRAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in VASSAR, MI with about 397 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vassar Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 397
- Teachers:
- 24.57
- 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 397 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 41.8%
- Male
- 58.2%
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.