Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

www.hamadyhawks.net

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School, located on North Jennings Road in Flint, Michigan, serves as a cornerstone of the Westwood Heights Schools district. Named after the distinguished astronaut and former NASA space shuttle commander Colonel Donald McMonagle, the school aims to inspire its students to reach for high academic standards. As the home of the "Hamady Hawks," the school fosters a sense of community pride and identity, providing a structured learning environment that focuses on foundational education for students in their primary years.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both academically and socially. By maintaining an active presence through its district website, the school connects with families to provide essential resources, updates, and information regarding student achievement. As part of a small, focused district, McMonagle Elementary prides itself on its accessibility and its commitment to preparing Flint-area students for future success as they transition to the middle and high school levels.

379

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	25
Black	324
Two or More	8

Black
324 (85.5 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.6 %)
White
22 (5.8 %)
Two or More
8 (2.1 %)

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:	Westwood Heights Schools
Phone:	(810)591-5145
Website:	http://www.hamadyhawks.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
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 2 94

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 71