Lake Hills Elementary School

www.ghaps.org

273 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Lake Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Spring Lake, Michigan, serving as part of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Lake Hills emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare children for success both in the classroom and in their future educational pursuits.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lake Hills Elementary is known for being an integral part of the close-knit Spring Lake community. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative spirit of the larger GHAPS district while maintaining a personalized approach to student learning. Through active parent involvement, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to staff professional development, Lake Hills strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow, explore their interests, and reach their full potential.

273

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	15
Black	18
Asian	4
Two or More	15

White
221 (81.0 %)
Black
18 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.5 %)
Two or More
15 (5.5 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)

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:	Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Phone:	(616)850-5600
Website:	http://www.ghaps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 59

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 44