Ballard Elementary School

www.nilesschools.org

538 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ballard Elementary School is a public school located in Niles, Michigan, and is part of the Niles Community Schools district. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to build a strong educational foundation, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional development.

The school functions as a community-focused institution that encourages collaboration between students, educators, and families. By utilizing resources provided through the broader Niles Community Schools network, Ballard Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future academic success by integrating modern teaching methods with a focus on individual student growth. For more detailed information regarding their programs, staff directory, or district updates, families are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.nilesschools.org](http://www.nilesschools.org).

538

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ballard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	85
Black	52
Asian	3
Two or More	66
American Indian	5

White
327 (60.8 %)
Hispanic
85 (15.8 %)
Two or More
66 (12.3 %)
Black
52 (9.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Niles Community Schools
Phone:	(269)683-5900
Website:	http://www.nilesschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 116

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 77