Willow Ridge Elementary School

www.glcomets.net

494 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Willow Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Ledge, Michigan, serving students within the Grand Ledge Public Schools district. As part of a community-focused district known as the "Comets," the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is committed to preparing its elementary-aged students for future success by utilizing a balanced curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while encouraging student engagement and participation.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Willow Ridge Elementary is dedicated to cultivating a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Grand Ledge community. Through its integration into the district’s broader resources and infrastructure, the school provides a stable, structured atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Prospective families can find further information regarding school events, district policies, and academic programs on the official school website at http://www.glcomets.net.

494

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	49
Black	16
Asian	10
Two or More	49

White
370 (74.9 %)
Hispanic
49 (9.9 %)
Two or More
49 (9.9 %)
Black
16 (3.2 %)
Asian
10 (2.0 %)

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 Ledge Public Schools
Phone:	(517)925-5775
Website:	http://www.glcomets.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 117

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 102