Tri County Elementary School

Tri County Area Schools
21502 W KENDAVILLE RD
PIERSON, MI 49339
780 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Sand Lake Elementary School is a public school located in Sand Lake, Michigan, and serves as part of the Tri County Area Schools district. Situated in a rural community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding area, emphasizing a supportive environment that encourages academic growth and social development. As a member of the Tri County district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while maintaining the close-knit feel often associated with smaller, community-focused elementary institutions.

The school’s website indicates that it is deeply integrated into the broader Tri County school system, which serves students across Kent, Montcalm, and Newaygo counties. By fostering a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and parents, Sand Lake Elementary aims to build a strong educational baseline for its learners. Families and community members often utilize the district’s online resources to stay informed about school calendars, academic policies, and the various extracurricular or support services offered to promote student success throughout their early elementary years.
780
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    685 (87.8%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    41 (5.3%)
  • Black
    5 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (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: Tri County Area Schools
Phone: (231)937-4380
Website: http://www.tricountyschools.com
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 397
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 130
Grade 1 140
Grade 2 116
Grade 3 139
Grade 4 117
Grade 5 138
Gender Ratio