West Ward Elementary School

www.alleganps.org

246 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Ward Elementary School is a public school located in Allegan, Michigan, serving as part of the Allegan Public Schools district. Situated on Vernon Street, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students within the local community. As a member of the Allegan Public School system, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners.

The school operates under the broader mission of Allegan Public Schools, which emphasizes student achievement, community engagement, and the preparation of students for future success. By leveraging the resources of the district, West Ward Elementary aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where students can build core competencies in reading, mathematics, and critical thinking. For families interested in specific curriculum details, enrollment information, or staff contact, the district’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-related resources.

246

Total Students

13.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Ward Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	6
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

White
210 (85.4 %)
Two or More
14 (5.7 %)
Black
11 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.4 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allegan Public Schools
Phone:	(269)673-7000
Website:	http://www.alleganps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 44