Ludington Elementary School

www.lasd.net

900 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Foster School, located in Ludington, Michigan, is a foundational part of the Ludington Area School District. As an elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the developmental needs of young learners. The school emphasizes building strong academic basics while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Ludington community, reflecting the district’s commitment to quality public education in the region. By leveraging the resources of the larger Ludington Area School District, Foster School offers a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities and community-focused initiatives. Parents and families interested in specific enrollment information, current events, or academic calendars can find comprehensive details through the district’s official website at [www.lasd.net](http://www.lasd.net).

900

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ludington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	730
Hispanic	110
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

White
730 (81.1 %)
Hispanic
110 (12.2 %)
Two or More
47 (5.2 %)
Black
9 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Ludington Area School District
Phone:	(231)845-3820
Website:	http://www.lasd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	900
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	462
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 161

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 148

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 153