Grandville Cummings Elementary School

4261 Schoolcraft St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grandville Cummings Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Grandville Cummings Elementary School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
490 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Grandville Cummings Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grandville Cummings Elementary School is 0.32, 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
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State Level (MI)
#486 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
36%
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55%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
3%
18%
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White
82%
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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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Grandville Cummings Elementary School's ranking?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School is ranked #486 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Grandville Cummings Elementary School?
490 students attend Grandville Cummings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Grandville Cummings Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandville Cummings Elementary School?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grandville Cummings Elementary School offer ?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Grandville Cummings Elementary School part of?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School is part of Grandville Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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