Mary A White School

www.ghaps.org

258 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Mary A. White Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Haven, Michigan, and is part of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) district. The school serves students in the local community, emphasizing a supportive and engaging educational environment that fosters academic growth and social development. As part of the GHAPS system, the school follows district-wide curriculum standards designed to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on building strong relationships between students, staff, and families. By maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere, Mary A. White Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities. For families looking for more detailed information regarding enrollment, school calendars, or specific programs, the district’s website at [www.ghaps.org](http://www.ghaps.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional communication.

258

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary A White School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	20

White
211 (81.8 %)
Hispanic
23 (8.9 %)
Two or More
20 (7.8 %)
Black
3 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Phone:	(616)850-5700
Website:	http://www.ghaps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
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 63

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 46