Nottawa Community School

www.sjcisd.org

171 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Nottawa Community School is a small, rural public school located in Sturgis, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a district committed to a close-knit educational environment, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive community atmosphere where students receive personalized attention. Its location in St. Joseph County places it under the broader support and coordination of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District (SJCISD).

The school emphasizes a traditional K-8 curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By operating as a small community-based institution, Nottawa prioritizes strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. For those seeking detailed information on current academic calendars, district policies, or specific educational programs, the school maintains an online presence through the SJCISD portal.

171

Total Students

12.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nottawa Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	10

White
154 (90.1 %)
Two or More
10 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.5 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Nottawa Community School
Phone:	(269)467-7153
Website:	http://www.sjcisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 17

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 14