Great Lakes Elementary School

www.westottawa.net

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Great Lakes Elementary School is a public school located in Holland, Michigan, and serves as part of the West Ottawa Public Schools district. Situated at 3200 152nd Ave, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. By aligning its curriculum with district standards, Great Lakes Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant focus on community and character development, encouraging students to become active and respectful participants in their school environment. As part of the larger West Ottawa network, Great Lakes Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources, including technology integration and specialized support services designed to meet the unique needs of every learner. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, calendar events, and district initiatives by visiting their website at http://www.westottawa.net.

409

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Lakes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	224
Black	18
Asian	39
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

Hispanic
224 (54.8 %)
White
95 (23.2 %)
Asian
39 (9.5 %)
Two or More
31 (7.6 %)
Black
18 (4.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Ottawa Public School District
Phone:	(616)786-1200
Website:	http://www.westottawa.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 88

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 64