Black River Public School Elementary

Charter School 395 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Black River Public School Elementary, located at 513 Columbia Avenue in Holland, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory academic environment. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to the classical tradition, focusing on core subjects like humanities, mathematics, and science. The elementary curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation of knowledge and character, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity from a young age.

Beyond its academic focus, Black River is known for its intimate, community-oriented atmosphere. As part of a larger K–12 system, the elementary school works to cultivate a supportive culture where students, teachers, and parents collaborate closely. The school prides itself on fostering a disciplined but nurturing environment that prepares children for the academic demands of middle and high school, all while maintaining a commitment to individual student development within a structured, mission-driven framework.

395

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black River Public School Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	86
Black	2
Asian	17
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
254 (64.3 %)
Hispanic
86 (21.8 %)
Two or More
35 (8.9 %)
Asian
17 (4.3 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Black River Public School
Phone:	(616)355-0055
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 65

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 65