Shoreline Elementary School

Shoreline Elementary School is one of the reasonably sized primary schools in WHITEHALL, Michigan, part of Whitehall District Schools, with 432 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 2.

Across the 5 schools in Whitehall District Schools (2,013 students total), Shoreline Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Shoreline Elementary School lists that nearly all students (84%) are White; the rest comes out to 8% multiracial, 7% Hispanic.

On the resource side, Shoreline Elementary School lists 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.8:1, putting Shoreline Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 47% of students at Shoreline Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Muskegon County runs at roughly 59%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Muskegon County indicate median household earnings sit near $65,024, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Shoreline Elementary School is one of 71 public schools in Muskegon County (combined enrollment of about 25,245 students).

Nearest neighbor: Whitehall Ealy Elem School, around 0.7 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a town-center site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Shoreline Elementary School has grew 7%, going from 405 students in 2018 to 432 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.