Herbison Woods Elementary School

hw.dewittschools.net/

469 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Herbison Woods Elementary School is a public school located in DeWitt, Michigan, serving as part of the DeWitt Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment for its young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success.

Located on West Herbison Road, the school reflects the values of the broader DeWitt community, which is known for its commitment to excellence in education. In addition to a robust curriculum that meets state standards, Herbison Woods provides a variety of resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members looking for further information regarding school policies, district news, or educational resources, the school’s official website at [dewittschools.net](http://dewittschools.net) serves as the primary hub for communication and engagement.

469

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herbison Woods Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	37
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
397 (84.6%)
Hispanic
37 (7.9%)
Two or More
22 (4.7%)
Black
8 (1.7%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	DeWitt Public Schools
Phone:	(517)668-3300
Website:	http://hw.dewittschools.net/
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 4 228

Grade 5 241