Willow Hill Elementary School

www.TCAPS.net

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Willow Hill Elementary School is a public school located in Traverse City, Michigan, and is part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) district. The school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a supportive and community-focused learning environment. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, Willow Hill aims to provide a well-rounded education that incorporates both core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities to help students build a strong foundation for their future education.

The school is deeply integrated into the Traverse City community, benefiting from the resources and collaborative culture of the TCAPS district. Willow Hill prides itself on fostering positive relationships between students, staff, and families, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can grow socially and emotionally. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on individual student needs, the school works to prepare its young learners to meet state standards while encouraging a lifelong love for learning.

421

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willow Hill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	17
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
386 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.4 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Traverse City Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)933-8540
Website:	http://www.TCAPS.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 80

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 57