AA Rather School

www.ioniaschools.org

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

AA Rather School, located on East Tuttle Road in Ionia, Michigan, is a public elementary school operating under the Ionia Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare students for academic success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

As part of the broader Ionia Public Schools system, AA Rather benefits from a district-wide commitment to personalized learning and modern educational practices. The school emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the community to ensure that each student’s individual needs are met. With its focus on early childhood and elementary education, the school serves as a key pillar in the Ionia area, providing a stable and nurturing atmosphere designed to help students build the skills and confidence necessary for their future academic endeavors.

321

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AA Rather School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	29
Black	3
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

White
274 (85.4 %)
Hispanic
29 (9.0 %)
Two or More
14 (4.4 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Ionia Public Schools
Phone:	(616)527-1720
Website:	http://www.ioniaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 56

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 48