Velma Matson Upper Elementary School

29 Post St, Newaygo, MI 49337 | (231) 652-2100
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Student Enrollment: 378
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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 Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
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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
Velma Matson Upper Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian41.1%
Black30.8%
Asian10.3%
Hispanic307.9%
White34089.9%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Velma Matson Upper Elementary School
  Number Percent
3rd Grade12132.0%
4th Grade12934.1%
5th Grade12833.9%
Source: MI Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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