Fair Plain East Elementary

Elementary Supplemental Virtual BENTON HARBOR, MI Grades 04–05 Suburb: Small Niles, MI SchoolScore™ B (75)
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Fair Plain East Elementary
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades 04–05 SchoolScore™ B (75)
150
Students
13.0
Teachers
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
(269)605-2400
Phone
http://www.bhas.org
Website

Fair Plain East Elementary is a public school administered by the Benton Harbor Area Schools district in BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 04–05.

Key statistics: 150 students enrolled; a 11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
150.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 60% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.54:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 27% better
Free Lunch %
95.3%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 73% worse
School Details
School Name
Fair Plain East Elementary
NCESSCH ID
260483004170
State School ID
MI-11010-01629
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1995 UNION AVE
City
BENTON HARBOR
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49022
County
Berrien County
Metro Area
Niles, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Small
Cong. District
2604
State Leg. Upper
26020
State Leg. Lower
26038
Latitude
42.0811
Longitude
-86.44102
Grades Offered
4th 5th
👥
150
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 143 95.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Benton Harbor Area Schools
LEAID
2604830
State LEA ID
MI-11010
Phone
(269)605-1000
Website
http://www.bhas.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
BENTON HARBOR
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$48,053K
Federal Revenue
$25,650K
State Revenue
$11,086K
Local Revenue
$11,317K
Total Expenditure
$31,250K
Instruction Exp.
$12,292K
Support Services
$15,838K
Other Current Exp.
$1,395K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Fair Plain East Elementary

1
Fair Plain Middle School
BENTON HARBOR · Middle
0.8 mi
2
Benton Harbor High School
BENTON HARBOR · High
1.7 mi
3
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
BENTON HARBOR · Other
1.8 mi
4
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
BENTON HARBOR · Elementary
1.9 mi
5
Discovery Enrichment Center
BENTON HARBOR · Elementary
2 mi
6
Lincoln School
SAINT JOSEPH · Elementary
2.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fair Plain East Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Fair Plain East Elementary?
150 students are enrolled at Fair Plain East Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Fair Plain East Elementary have?
Fair Plain East Elementary has 13.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Fair Plain East Elementary serve?
Fair Plain East Elementary serves grades 04 through 05.
Is Fair Plain East Elementary a charter school?
Fair Plain East Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Fair Plain East Elementary located in?
Fair Plain East Elementary is located in the Niles, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Fair Plain East Elementary belong to?
Fair Plain East Elementary is part of the Benton Harbor Area Schools school district.
How much does Benton Harbor Area Schools spend per student?
The Benton Harbor Area Schools district spends approximately $208,333,333 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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