Pathfinder Educational Center

St. Joseph County ISD
62445 SHIMMEL RD
CENTREVILLE, MI 49032
64 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Pathfinder Educational Center, located in Centreville, Michigan, serves as a specialized regional facility operating under the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District (SJCISD). The center is dedicated to providing high-quality, individualized educational programs for students with significant disabilities. By focusing on life skills, functional academics, and therapeutic support, the school aims to create a nurturing environment that empowers students to reach their highest level of independence and personal potential.

The facility functions as a collaborative hub, working closely with local school districts across St. Joseph County to ensure that students with complex needs have access to specialized instruction and resources that may not be available in a traditional classroom setting. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional care, Pathfinder employs a multidisciplinary team—including teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff—to foster a supportive community where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
64
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    49 (76.6%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (10.9%)
  • Two or More
    5 (7.8%)
  • Black
    3 (4.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: St. Joseph County ISD
Phone: (269)467-5409
Website: http://www.sjcisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 1 4
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 2
Grade 11 1
Grade 12 4
Ungraded 15
Gender Ratio