Sheldon Pines School

www.oaisd.org

20 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Sheldon Pines School, located in Holland, Michigan, operates under the umbrella of the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD). It is a specialized educational facility designed to serve students with unique behavioral and emotional needs. The school provides a highly structured and supportive environment that focuses on both academic instruction and social-emotional growth, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to succeed within a general education classroom setting.

The school is recognized for its therapeutic approach, utilizing a multidisciplinary team—including teachers, social workers, and behavioral specialists—to provide individualized attention to each student. By fostering a collaborative partnership with local districts and families, Sheldon Pines strives to create a safe, stable atmosphere where students can improve their self-regulation and interpersonal skills, ultimately preparing them for a successful transition back to their home schools.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

2.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheldon Pines School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	6
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
11 (55.0 %)
Hispanic
6 (30.0 %)
Two or More
2 (10.0 %)
Asian
1 (5.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ottawa Area ISD
Phone:	(616)738-8970
Website:	http://www.oaisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 4 1

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 1