Coopersville West Early Childhood Center

Coopersville Area Public School District

www.coopersvillebroncos.org

197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Coopersville West Early Childhood Center, located at 198 East Street in Coopersville, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational hub within the Coopersville Area Public Schools district. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality early learning experiences designed to prepare young children for their transition into elementary school. By focusing on developmental milestones and social-emotional growth, the school aims to establish a strong academic base in a nurturing and supportive environment tailored specifically to the needs of early learners.

The center emphasizes a play-based curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills among its students. As part of the broader "Bronco" community, the school works closely with families and the local district to ensure that students receive a consistent and enriching educational experience. Through its commitment to early childhood development, Coopersville West plays a vital role in supporting the long-term success and academic readiness of the youngest members of the Coopersville community.

197

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coopersville West Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Two or More	7

White
174 (88.3 %)
Hispanic
14 (7.1 %)
Two or More
7 (3.6 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)

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:	Coopersville Area Public School District
Phone:	(616)997-3300
Website:	http://www.coopersvillebroncos.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 197