Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center

9751 DUNCAN LAKE AVE SE
CALEDONIA, MI 49316

www.calschools.org

66 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, located in Caledonia, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Caledonia Community Schools district. The center focuses on early developmental education, providing a nurturing environment designed to prepare young children for their transition into elementary school. By emphasizing play-based learning, social-emotional development, and early literacy, the school aims to build a strong academic and behavioral framework for its youngest students.

The facility is integrated into the broader Caledonia school system, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive education from the very beginning of a child's academic journey. Parents and families connected to the center benefit from the district's resources, experienced staff, and a curriculum specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of preschool-aged children. For those seeking more specific information regarding programs, enrollment procedures, or curriculum details, the district maintains a dedicated portal through their official website.

Total Students

9.7

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	2
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
55 (83.3 %)
Two or More
5 (7.6 %)
Asian
3 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
2 (3.0 %)
American Indian
1 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Caledonia Community Schools
Phone:	(616)891-6220
Website:	http://www.calschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 66