Cherry Street Intermediate School

www.kpschools.com

176 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Cherry Street Intermediate School is a public school located in Kalkaska, Michigan, serving students within the Kalkaska Public Schools district. As an intermediate-level institution, it focuses on the educational and developmental needs of students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement to prepare children for their future transition into secondary education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school acts as a key component of the Kalkaska community, providing resources and a structured atmosphere that encourages student success. By maintaining a focus on building foundational knowledge and social-emotional growth, Cherry Street Intermediate aims to create a positive school culture. Families and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official Kalkaska Public Schools website at http://www.kpschools.com.

176

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Street Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	5
Black	1

White
170 (96.6 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.8 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kalkaska Public Schools
Phone:	(231)258-9146
Website:	http://www.kpschools.com
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 95