Eagle Crest Charter Academy

11950 RILEY ST
HOLLAND, MI 49424

eaglecrest.heritageacademies.com/

Charter School 649 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Eagle Crest Charter Academy, located in Holland, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated by National Heritage Academies, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum grounded in a strong moral focus. Its mission is centered on fostering high student achievement while cultivating character traits such as respect, responsibility, and integrity, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its structured, data-driven approach to education, utilizing regular assessments to tailor instruction to individual student needs. Beyond core subjects like math, science, and literacy, Eagle Crest offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to engage students holistically. By partnering closely with parents and the local community, the academy strives to create a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic excellence and personal growth.

649

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eagle Crest Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	285
Black	11
Asian	104
Two or More	78

Hispanic
285 (43.9 %)
White
171 (26.3 %)
Asian
104 (16.0 %)
Two or More
78 (12.0 %)
Black
11 (1.7 %)

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:	Eagle Crest Charter Academy
Phone:	(616)786-2400
Website:	http://eaglecrest.heritageacademies.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	111

* 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 91

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 53