Walkerville Public School

Walkerville Public Schools
145 LATHROP ST
WALKERVILLE, MI 49459
198 Students
Other 3rd - 12th
School Overview
Walkerville Public School, located at 145 East Lathrop Street in Walkerville, Michigan, serves as the central educational hub for its rural community. As a small, localized district, the school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students from kindergarten through high school are often provided with personalized attention. The district is committed to fostering both academic achievement and character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in higher education, the workforce, and their roles as community members.

Beyond standard academic instruction, Walkerville Public School plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular fabric of the area. The school typically offers a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and community-focused activities that encourage student engagement outside of the classroom. By leveraging its small size, the school district strives to maintain strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and local residents, ensuring that students have the support and resources necessary to thrive within the unique context of their rural Michigan setting.
198
Total Students
11.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    146 (73.7%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (20.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.0%)
  • Black
    5 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Walkerville Public Schools
Phone: (231)873-4850
Website: http://www.walkervillewildcats.com
Grade Range: 3rd - 12th
Total Students: 198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 149
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 3 22
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 27
Grade 9 26
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio