Hillsdale Preparatory School

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction HILLSDALE, MI Grades KG–08 Town: Distant Hillsdale, MI SchoolScore™ C (68)
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Hillsdale Preparatory School
HILLSDALE, MI 49242
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ C (68)
60
Students
8.5
Teachers
7.1:1
Student:Teacher
(517)437-4625
Phone
http://www.hillsdaleprep.org
Website

Hillsdale Preparatory School is a public charter school administered by the Hillsdale Preparatory School district in HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 60 students enrolled; a 7.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant 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
60.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 84% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
7.06:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 55% better
Free Lunch %
71.7%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 30% worse
School Details
School Name
Hillsdale Preparatory School
NCESSCH ID
260014300844
State School ID
MI-30901-08482
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
160 MECHANIC RD
City
HILLSDALE
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49242
County
Hillsdale County
Metro Area
Hillsdale, MI
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
2605
State Leg. Upper
26016
State Leg. Lower
26035
Latitude
41.9342
Longitude
-84.6478
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
60
Total Students
👩‍🏫
8.5
Teachers FTE
📐
7.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
8.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)8.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 43 71.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Hillsdale Preparatory School
LEAID
2600143
State LEA ID
MI-30901
Phone
(517)437-4625
Website
http://www.hillsdaleprep.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
HILLSDALE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,104K
Federal Revenue
$126K
State Revenue
$902K
Local Revenue
$76K
Total Expenditure
$995K
Instruction Exp.
$381K
Support Services
$465K
Other Current Exp.
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Hillsdale Preparatory School

1
Gier Elementary School
HILLSDALE · Elementary
0.6 mi
2
Greenfield School
HILLSDALE · Other
1 mi
3
Hillsdale Area Career Center
HILLSDALE · High
1 mi
4
Davis Middle School
HILLSDALE · Middle
1.1 mi
5
Hillsdale High School
HILLSDALE · High
1.2 mi
6
Horizon Alternative School
HILLSDALE · High
1.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hillsdale Preparatory School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Hillsdale Preparatory School?
60 students are enrolled at Hillsdale Preparatory School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Hillsdale Preparatory School have?
Hillsdale Preparatory School has 8.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.1:1.
What grades does Hillsdale Preparatory School serve?
Hillsdale Preparatory School serves grades KG through 08.
Is Hillsdale Preparatory School a charter school?
Hillsdale Preparatory School is a charter school.
What metro area is Hillsdale Preparatory School located in?
Hillsdale Preparatory School is located in the Hillsdale, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Hillsdale Preparatory School belong to?
Hillsdale Preparatory School is part of the Hillsdale Preparatory School school district.
How much does Hillsdale Preparatory School spend per student?
The Hillsdale Preparatory School district spends approximately $16,583,333 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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