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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 263381006923

McFall Elementary School

509 W MAIN ST, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333 · (269) 795-3637 · Barry County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL506 STUDENTS
Enrollment
506
Elementary
DISTRICT 463 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
192 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 55%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
271
Grade 1
235
Student demographics
White
44688%
DISTRICT 89% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
296%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 9%
Black
82%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
204%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
25450%
Female
25250%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
506
+5 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 19.4:1
% White
88%
was 91%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About McFall Elementary School

Set in MIDDLEVILLE, Michigan, McFall Elementary School is a reasonably sized elementary school, part of Thornapple Kellogg School District. It works with 506 students across grades pre-K through 1. Compared to the state average of about 369 students per school, that is 37% bigger than typical.

Thornapple Kellogg School District comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 3,063 students; McFall Elementary School is among them.

Demographically, McFall Elementary School reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (88%). Beyond that, the school lists 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, On paper, McFall Elementary School has 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.2:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 38% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the area at large, Barry County reports that median household income runs about $77,500, about 25% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Barry County's 22 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,041 students), McFall Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Lee Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around McFall Elementary School.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. McFall Elementary School's enrollment has showed little movement since 2018, when it stood at 501 (now 506). Class-load math has tightened: from 19.4:1 in 2018 to 16.2:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Barry County at a glance

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Population
63,409
Census ACS
Median income
$77,500
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
8,041 students

Quick facts

School name
McFall Elementary School
District
Thornapple Kellogg School District
Address
509 W MAIN ST, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333
Phone
(269) 795-3637
County
Barry County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–01
Total enrollment
506
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
192 (38%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
263381006923
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Thornapple Kellogg School District
Other schools in MIDDLEVILLE
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About McFall Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at McFall Elementary School?
McFall Elementary School enrolls approximately 506 students in grades PK-01.
Is McFall Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
McFall Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many teachers does McFall Elementary School have?
McFall Elementary School employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at McFall Elementary School?
At McFall Elementary School, the student body is approximately 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is McFall Elementary School in?
McFall Elementary School is part of Thornapple Kellogg School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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