Whiteford Elementary School

Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le

whiteford.k12.mi.us

334 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whiteford Elementary School is located in Ottawa Lake, Michigan, and serves as a key component of the Whiteford Agricultural School District. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and social growth.

The institution prides itself on maintaining strong ties between the school, parents, and the broader community, reflecting a traditional "small-town" values approach to education. By utilizing the resources of the Whiteford Agricultural School District, the elementary school provides students with a well-rounded experience that prepares them for future academic success. For more specific details regarding their curriculum, faculty, or district policies, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://whiteford.k12.mi.us.

334

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whiteford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	20
Asian	1
Two or More	5

White
308 (92.2 %)
Hispanic
20 (6.0 %)
Two or More
5 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le
Phone:	(734)856-1443
Website:	http://whiteford.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 70

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 50