Velma Matson Upper Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 378 elementary school students from grades 3-5
- Ranks 962nd out of 1,745 elementary schools in MI.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P.o. Box 820, Newaygo, MI 49337
- Principal or Admin: Mr. Steve Bush
- Fax: (231) 652-9705
- Website: www.newaygo.net
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Newaygo Public School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,000
- Graduation Rate: 76.2%
- Dropout Rate: 7.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.1
- Enrolled Students: 1,865
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 378
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 21.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 191 (50.5%)
- Females: 187 (49.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 55 (14.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 206 (54.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 261 (69.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 1.1% |
| Black | 3 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 7.9% |
| White | 340 | 89.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Grade | 121 | 32.0% |
| 4th Grade | 129 | 34.1% |
| 5th Grade | 128 | 33.9% |
Source: MI Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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