Covert Elementary School

www.covertpublicschools.org

140 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Covert Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Covert, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Covert Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding area, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparing children for their future educational transitions. With its location along M-140, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, fostering a learning environment that aims to support the diverse needs of its student body through a standardized curriculum and dedicated instructional staff.

As part of the broader Covert Public Schools system, the elementary school emphasizes the importance of community engagement and equitable access to educational resources. The district utilizes its official website to keep families informed about school calendars, policies, and ongoing initiatives. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

140

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Covert Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	80
Black	23
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Hispanic
80 (57.1 %)
White
28 (20.0 %)
Black
23 (16.4 %)
Two or More
8 (5.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Covert Public Schools
Phone:	(269)764-3739
Website:	http://www.covertpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 19

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 25