Kettle Lake Elementary School

www.calschools.org

371 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Kettle Lake Elementary School, located in Alto, Michigan, is a foundational part of the Caledonia Community Schools district. The school serves a student population that emphasizes a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its young students, Kettle Lake focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares children for future success within the larger Caledonia school system.

The school is characterized by a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Caledonia Community Schools, Kettle Lake fosters a culture of academic excellence and character development. With its focus on personalized instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued while gaining the essential skills necessary to thrive in their educational journey.

371

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kettle Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	2

White
327 (88.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.7 %)
Two or More
16 (4.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Caledonia Community Schools
Phone:	(616)868-6113
Website:	http://www.calschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 68

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 84