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Knapp Forest Elementary School

4243 Knapp Valley Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Top 5%

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Knapp Forest Elementary School serves 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Knapp Forest Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Knapp Forest Elementary School's student population of 562 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

562 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Knapp Forest Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Knapp Forest Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MI)

Overall Testing Rank

#48 out of 2925 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Knapp Forest Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

75%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Knapp Forest 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

78%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Knapp Forest 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Knapp Forest Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

18%

White

84%

65%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Knapp Forest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of Knapp Forest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Forest Hills Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knapp Forest Elementary School's ranking?

Knapp Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Knapp Forest Elementary School?

562 students attend Knapp Forest Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Knapp Forest Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Knapp Forest Elementary School?

Knapp Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Knapp Forest Elementary School offer ?

Knapp Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Knapp Forest Elementary School part of?

Knapp Forest Elementary School is part of Forest Hills Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education