New Groningen School

www.zps.org

549 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

New Groningen School is a public elementary school located in Zeeland, Michigan, serving as part of the Zeeland Public Schools district. Situated on Chicago Drive, the school is known for its focus on providing a supportive and student-centered learning environment. As an integral component of the Zeeland community, the school emphasizes academic excellence and character development, aiming to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors through a comprehensive curriculum and active parental involvement.

The school benefits from its affiliation with the broader Zeeland Public Schools system, which is well-regarded for its commitment to innovation, technology integration, and personalized instruction. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, staff, and families, New Groningen School works to create a nurturing space that addresses the diverse needs of its students. Those interested in learning more about the school's specific programs, district policies, or calendar information can find detailed resources on their official website at http://www.zps.org.

549

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Groningen School
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	80
Black	7
Asian	24
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
410 (74.7 %)
Hispanic
80 (14.6 %)
Asian
24 (4.4 %)
Two or More
24 (4.4 %)
Black
7 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Zeeland Public Schools
Phone:	(616)748-3375
Website:	http://www.zps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 106

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 79