Pine Ridge Elementary School

3250 Redford Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pine Ridge Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Ridge Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#97 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
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70-74%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pine Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pine Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pine Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Pine Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pine Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Ridge Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pine Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Brook Elementary School, Ridge Park Charter Academy, Collins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pine Ridge Elementary School?
491 students attend Pine Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pine Ridge Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Ridge Elementary School?
Pine Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pine Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pine Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pine Ridge Elementary School is part of Forest Hills School District.
In what neighborhood is Pine Ridge Elementary School located?
Pine Ridge Elementary School is located in the Reeds Lake neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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