Jeffers Elementary School

www.springlakeschools.org

367 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Jeffers Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in Spring Lake, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Spring Lake Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. By emphasizing core academic standards while encouraging social-emotional growth, Jeffers Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success within a close-knit community atmosphere.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, often focusing on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Spring Lake community. With a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, Jeffers Elementary aims to instill a lifelong love of learning. Families interested in enrollment, specific school programs, or updated district news can find comprehensive information through the official Spring Lake Public Schools website.

367

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jeffers Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Asian	7
Two or More	20

White
328 (89.4 %)
Two or More
20 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.9 %)
Black
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:	Spring Lake Public Schools
Phone:	(616)846-5503
Website:	http://www.springlakeschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 85

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 64