New Bedford Academy

www.newbedfordacademy.com

Charter School 83 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

New Bedford Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Lambertville, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Authorized by Grand Valley State University, the academy emphasizes a traditional, back-to-basics educational approach. Its curriculum is designed to foster strong academic foundations in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing, while integrating character development and civic responsibility into the daily learning experience.

The school is known for its smaller, community-focused environment, which aims to provide personalized attention to help students achieve their individual academic goals. By maintaining a structured classroom setting and promoting a partnership between educators and parents, New Bedford Academy seeks to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. The school operates under the management of Choice Schools Associates, a professional education service provider that supports the academy’s mission of academic excellence and character-driven instruction.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Bedford Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	13
Black	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
52 (62.7 %)
Hispanic
13 (15.7 %)
Two or More
13 (15.7 %)
Black
4 (4.8 %)
American Indian
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Bedford Academy
Phone:	(734)854-5437
Website:	http://www.newbedfordacademy.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 12

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 5