Grant Primary Center

www.grantps.net

239 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Grant Primary Center, located in Grant, Michigan, serves as the foundational educational hub for the Grant Public Schools district. The school is specifically dedicated to the needs of the youngest learners in the community, typically focusing on early childhood education, kindergarten, and primary grade levels. By creating a specialized environment for early learners, the center aims to provide a supportive and nurturing atmosphere that builds the essential social, emotional, and academic skills necessary for long-term student success.

As part of the larger Grant Public Schools system, the Primary Center emphasizes a student-centered approach, working closely with families to foster a positive introduction to the educational experience. The school utilizes its resources to provide a strong start in literacy and numeracy, preparing students for the transition into upper elementary grades. Through its commitment to the local community in Newaygo County, the Grant Primary Center remains a vital pillar for early childhood development and academic preparation in the region.

239

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grant Primary Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	62
Black	3
Two or More	5

White
169 (70.7 %)
Hispanic
62 (25.9 %)
Two or More
5 (2.1 %)
Black
3 (1.3 %)

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:	Grant Public School District
Phone:	(231)834-7382
Website:	http://www.grantps.net
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 131

Grade 1 108