Edgewood Elementary Academy

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System

www.mhtigers.org/schools/edgewood-elementary-academy/

Charter School 138 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Edgewood Elementary Academy, located at 3028 Howden St in Muskegon, Michigan, is a primary educational institution operating under the Muskegon Public Schools district. The academy is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and preparing students for successful transitions into middle school. As part of the broader "M-H Tigers" community, the school emphasizes a sense of district-wide school spirit and connectivity among its student body.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that addresses the diverse needs of its students, utilizing modern educational practices to promote literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing engagement and community involvement, Edgewood Elementary Academy strives to create a partnership between educators, families, and the Muskegon community. Its location serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, ensuring that students have access to the resources and academic support necessary to thrive in their early educational years.

138

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgewood Elementary Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Black	134
Pacific Islander	2

Black
134 (97.1 %)
White
2 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
Phone:	(231)830-3250
Website:	http://www.mhtigers.org/schools/edgewood-elementary-academy/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 61

Grade 1 77