Eastwood School

www.sturgisps.org/Domain/382

665 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Eastwood School, located on South Franks Avenue in Sturgis, Michigan, serves as a primary educational facility within the Sturgis Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its young students. As part of a district focused on academic growth and community engagement, Eastwood emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for a successful transition into higher grade levels.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the broader Sturgis Public Schools system, which prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum and inclusive practices. By focusing on creating a safe and encouraging classroom atmosphere, Eastwood School aims to build strong partnerships with parents and the local community to support each child’s educational journey. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current programs can find detailed information through the district’s official website.

665

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastwood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	224
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	18

White
404 (60.8 %)
Hispanic
224 (33.7 %)
Two or More
18 (2.7 %)
Black
16 (2.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Sturgis Public Schools
Phone:	(269)659-1560
Website:	http://www.sturgisps.org/Domain/382
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	431
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Grade 3 224

Grade 4 227

Grade 5 214