Oakridge Lower Elementary School

www.oakridgeschools.org

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

Oakridge Lower Elementary School, located at 120 N. Park in Muskegon, Michigan, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Oakridge Public Schools district. The school focuses on the developmental and educational needs of its youngest learners, typically encompassing grades spanning early elementary years. Its mission centers on creating a supportive, student-centered environment that fosters both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, laying the groundwork for students' long-term success in the district.

As part of the broader Oakridge community, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education that involves students, staff, and families. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s website, families can stay connected with school events, administrative information, and academic initiatives, ensuring a cohesive partnership between home and the classroom to help every child reach their full potential.

557

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	65
Black	25
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
421 (75.6 %)
Hispanic
65 (11.7 %)
Two or More
44 (7.9 %)
Black
25 (4.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Oakridge Public Schools
Phone:	(231)788-7608
Website:	http://www.oakridgeschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 140

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 147