Lakewood Early Childhood Center

www.lakewoodps.org

172 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Lakewood Early Childhood Center, located at 223 W Broadway in Woodland, Michigan, is a dedicated educational facility serving the youngest learners within the Lakewood Public Schools district. The center focuses on providing a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment designed to build a strong foundation for future academic success. By emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional growth, and hands-on exploration, the school aims to prepare children for their transition into elementary education while fostering a love for learning in a supportive community setting.

As part of the broader Lakewood Public Schools system, the Early Childhood Center benefits from the district’s commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student support. Parents and community members can learn more about the center’s specific programs, enrollment information, and staff resources by visiting their official website at http://www.lakewoodps.org. Through its structured curriculum and focus on early childhood development, the center plays a vital role in supporting families and children throughout the Woodland area.

172

Total Students

8.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
158 (91.9 %)
Hispanic
10 (5.8 %)
Two or More
3 (1.7 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lakewood Public Schools
Phone:	(269)367-4935
Website:	http://www.lakewoodps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 172