Allendale Elementary School

www.melnapschools.com

859 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Allendale Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Melvindale, Michigan, serving as part of the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Public Schools district. Situated on Oakwood Boulevard, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, focusing on fundamental academic development and social-emotional growth. As a community-centered institution, it strives to provide a structured educational experience that prepares its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and transparency, utilizing its district website to keep parents and guardians informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student achievement, Allendale Elementary aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where staff, families, and students work together to support the educational success of the Melvindale community.

859

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Allendale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	628
Hispanic	150
Black	52
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	3

White
628 (73.1 %)
Hispanic
150 (17.5 %)
Black
52 (6.1 %)
Two or More
22 (2.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools
Phone:	(313)389-4664
Website:	http://www.melnapschools.com
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	802
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 2 216

Grade 3 217

Grade 4 202

Grade 5 224