Woodland School

www.woodlandschooltc.org

Charter School 206 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Woodland School, located in Traverse City, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principle of providing a progressive, student-centered learning environment, the school distinguishes itself through a "multi-age" classroom structure. By grouping students across grade levels, Woodland fosters a collaborative community where older students often act as mentors and peers learn from one another at their own developmental pace.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, hands-on experiential learning, and social-emotional growth alongside traditional academic standards. Woodland is known for its strong focus on the arts, environmental stewardship, and project-based learning, encouraging students to engage deeply with their local community and natural surroundings. With a commitment to maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and personal responsibility in every student.

206

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodland School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	3
Two or More	8

White
195 (94.7 %)
Two or More
8 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Woodland School
Phone:	(231)947-7474
Website:	http://www.woodlandschooltc.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
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 24

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 22