Spitler Elementary School

www.hartschools.net

425 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Spitler Elementary School is a public primary school located in Hart, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Hart Public Schools district. The school provides a foundational educational environment for young learners in the local community, focusing on core academics while fostering social and emotional growth. Its location on Johnson Street places it at the heart of the Hart community, making it a central hub for families and early childhood development in Oceana County.

As part of the Hart Public Schools system, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere designed to prepare students for their transition into the middle school grades. The school utilizes the district’s broader resources and commitment to student success to provide a well-rounded curriculum. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and district initiatives through the official school website at http://www.hartschools.net.

425

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spitler Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	160
Two or More	12

White
253 (59.5 %)
Hispanic
160 (37.6 %)
Two or More
12 (2.8 %)

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:	Hart Public School District
Phone:	(231)873-6340
Website:	http://www.hartschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 69

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 82