Mars Elementary School

1 SYLVESTER AVE
BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103

www.HomeOfTheShamrocks.org

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Mars Elementary School, located at 1 Sylvester Ave in Berrien Springs, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Berrien Springs Public Schools district. Known as the "Home of the Shamrocks," the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for young students as they begin their academic journeys. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while promoting community spirit and the personal development of its student body.

By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and student engagement, Mars Elementary works to prepare children for their future educational transitions. The school’s identity is closely tied to its local community in Berrien Springs, and it utilizes its official website, HomeOfTheShamrocks.org, to keep families informed about school activities, academic resources, and district-wide initiatives. Through its dedication to foundational instruction, the school strives to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially.

366

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mars Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	54
Black	101
Asian	15
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
157 (42.9 %)
Black
101 (27.6 %)
Hispanic
54 (14.8 %)
Two or More
34 (9.3 %)
Asian
15 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berrien Springs Public Schools
Phone:	(269)471-1836
Website:	http://www.HomeOfTheShamrocks.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 134

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 118