Haverhill Elementary School

www.portageps.org

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Haverhill Elementary School is a public school located in Portage, Michigan, and is part of the Portage Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. As a member of the Portage district, Haverhill benefits from a robust curriculum and a commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where educators work closely with families to meet the diverse needs of their students. Beyond the core academic subjects, the school integrates technology and hands-on learning experiences to encourage critical thinking and creativity. With its active school community and dedication to the Portage Public Schools mission, Haverhill Elementary strives to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative space for young learners to thrive.

379

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Haverhill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	25
Black	30
Asian	23
Two or More	50

White
251 (66.2 %)
Two or More
50 (13.2 %)
Black
30 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.6 %)
Asian
23 (6.1 %)

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:	Portage Public Schools
Phone:	(269)323-6200
Website:	http://www.portageps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 81

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 48