Central Elementary School

www.hassk12.org

284 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 509 South Broadway Street in Hastings, Michigan, is a key component of the Hastings Area School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young students, emphasizing core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive classroom environment designed to encourage social and emotional growth.

As part of the broader district mission, Central Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels. The school leverages the district’s resources and curriculum to maintain academic standards, while its location in the heart of Hastings allows it to maintain strong ties with local families. For those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific educational programs, the district’s official website at http://www.hassk12.org serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community engagement.

284

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	12
Two or More	14

White
258 (90.8 %)
Two or More
14 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
12 (4.2 %)

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:	Hastings Area School District
Phone:	(269)948-4423
Website:	http://www.hassk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 59

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 54