12th Street Elementary

www.portageps.org

574 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

12th Street Elementary is a public school located in Portage, Michigan, serving as part of the Portage Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to be active, engaged members of the local community.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Portage Public Schools system, which is well-regarded for its focus on student-centered instruction and community involvement. Families interested in the school can access further information regarding its specific programs, staff, and district initiatives by visiting the official website at [http://www.portageps.org](http://www.portageps.org). Through its dedication to excellence, 12th Street Elementary works to ensure that all students have the resources and encouragement necessary to meet their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.

574

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for 12th Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	48
Black	53
Asian	58
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	1

White
359 (62.5 %)
Asian
58 (10.1 %)
Two or More
55 (9.6 %)
Black
53 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
48 (8.4 %)
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:	Portage Public Schools
Phone:	(269)323-6900
Website:	http://www.portageps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 105

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 102