Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology-elem
Tel:
(616)241-6300
- Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology-elem serves 96 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology-elem's student population of 96 students has declined by 74% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 96 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology-elem's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology-elem is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 8% |
| Black | 66% | 18% |
| White | 4% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids Ellington Academy of Arts & Technology School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology-elem is Hope Academy Of West Michigan (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alger Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alger Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Alger Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 274 students
0.5 miles
921 Alger St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616)819-6200 0.5 6-8 274 - Grand Rapids Dickinson School Grades: K-8 | 326 students
0.5 miles
448 Dickinson St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616)819-2505 0.5 K-8 326 - Grand Rapids Brookside School Grades: K-5 | 297 students
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2505 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616)819-2242 0.7 K-5 297 - Grand Rapids Hope Academy Of West Michigan Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 358 students
0.7 miles
240 Brown Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616)301-8458 0.7 K-12 358 - Grand Rapids River City Scholars Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 498 students
0.7 miles
944 Evergreen Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616)248-3390 0.7 K-8 498
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