Alward Elementary School

3811 PORT SHELDON ST
HUDSONVILLE, MI 49426

www.hpseagles.net

497 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alward Elementary School is a public school located in Hudsonville, Michigan, and is part of the Hudsonville Public Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive educational environment. It reflects the broader district's commitment to providing high-quality instruction, leveraging strong community involvement, and preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Hudsonville school system, Alward Elementary benefits from the district's reputation for maintaining robust educational standards and modern facilities. The school environment typically emphasizes a balance of core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—alongside opportunities for social-emotional learning. Parents and community members in the area often view the school as a foundational pillar for early childhood education, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between home and school to help every student reach their full potential.

497

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alward Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	19
Black	16
Asian	8
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
441 (88.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.8 %)
Black
16 (3.2 %)
Two or More
11 (2.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Hudsonville Public School District
Phone:	(616)669-6700
Website:	http://www.hpseagles.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 126

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 79