North Muskegon Elementary School

www.nmps.net

376 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Muskegon Elementary School, located at 1600 Mills Ave in Muskegon, Michigan, serves as a cornerstone of the North Muskegon Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and academically rigorous environment for its youngest learners. By emphasizing both foundational literacy and numeracy skills alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years within the district.

The school benefits from being part of a tight-knit coastal community, which often translates into high levels of parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere among staff, students, and families. Beyond the standard curriculum, North Muskegon Elementary promotes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging participation in various enrichment activities that foster creativity and physical health. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find comprehensive resources through the official district website at [www.nmps.net](http://www.nmps.net).

376

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Muskegon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	28
Black	14
Two or More	34

White
300 (79.8 %)
Two or More
34 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
28 (7.4 %)
Black
14 (3.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Muskegon Public Schools
Phone:	(231)719-4201
Website:	http://www.nmps.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 82

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 67