Palms Elementary School

www.ecsd.us

237 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Palms Elementary School is a public school located in Ira, Michigan, serving as a key educational facility within the East China School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing a supportive and foundational learning environment for elementary-aged children. As part of the East China school system, the institution emphasizes academic growth, character development, and fostering a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and local families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating resources and support services typical of the broader district. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and early childhood development, Palms Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. For parents and community members interested in more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or educational programs, the official district website at http://www.ecsd.us serves as the primary hub for administrative resources and district-wide news.

237

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palms Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
231 (97.5 %)
Two or More
4 (1.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	East China School District
Phone:	(810)676-1350
Website:	http://www.ecsd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 49

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Palms Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Palms Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	118	49.8%
Male	119	50.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th