Sam Adams Elementary School

www.cassopolis.k12.mi.us

370 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sam Adams Elementary School, located at 114 Depot St in Cassopolis, Michigan, serves as a foundational institution within the Cassopolis Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students, emphasizing both academic growth and the development of essential social skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success as they transition through their primary education years.

As a community-centered school, Sam Adams Elementary benefits from its integration into the broader Cassopolis school system, which prioritizes student-centered initiatives and accessible resources. The school encourages active family and community engagement to enrich the educational experience. For those looking for specific information regarding school calendars, district policies, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at [http://www.cassopolis.k12.mi.us](http://www.cassopolis.k12.mi.us).

370

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sam Adams Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	23
Black	25
Asian	4
Two or More	72
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
243 (65.7 %)
Two or More
72 (19.5 %)
Black
25 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
23 (6.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Cassopolis Public Schools
Phone:	(269)445-0530
Website:	http://www.cassopolis.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 73

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 64