Beechnau Elementary School

www.ravennaschools.org

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Beechnau Elementary School is a public school located in Ravenna, Michigan, serving students in the Ravenna Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for young learners, typically focusing on foundational academics and social-emotional development. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside character building, the school aims to prepare its students for future success as they progress through the district’s K-12 system.

As part of a smaller community, Beechnau Elementary often highlights a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes the district’s broader resources to provide a well-rounded curriculum, ensuring that students have access to essential tools and extracurricular opportunities. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education in the Ravenna area, maintaining active communication regarding academic goals and school-wide events through its official district website.

388

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beechnau Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	26
Black	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
347 (89.4 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.7 %)
Black
6 (1.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ravenna Public Schools
Phone:	(231)853-2258
Website:	http://www.ravennaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 72

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 63