Thornapple Elementary School

6932 Bridgewater Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thornapple Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Thornapple Elementary School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Thornapple Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornapple Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#180 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
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65-69%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thornapple 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 2020-21 school year data.
65-69%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
79%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thornapple Elementary School's ranking?
Thornapple Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Thornapple Elementary School often compared to?
Thornapple Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Park Charter Academy, Ada Elementary School, Lakeside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Thornapple Elementary School?
376 students attend Thornapple Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Thornapple Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornapple Elementary School?
Thornapple Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thornapple Elementary School offer ?
Thornapple Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thornapple Elementary School part of?
Thornapple Elementary School is part of Forest Hills Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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