ReethsPuffer Elementary School

603 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Reeths-Puffer Elementary School, located at 874 E Giles Rd in Muskegon, Michigan, serves as a foundational component of the Reeths-Puffer School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards and incorporating modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community pride.

As part of the broader Reeths-Puffer community, the elementary school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and students. The school provides a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to support diverse learning styles and interests. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, Reeths-Puffer Elementary works to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and equipped with the essential skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

603

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ReethsPuffer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	507
Hispanic	26
Black	25
Two or More	40
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
507 (84.1 %)
Two or More
40 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
26 (4.3 %)
Black
25 (4.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Reeths-Puffer Schools
Phone:	(231)744-4777
Website:	http://www.reeths-puffer.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 160

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 124