Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Townline Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Townline Elementary serves the west part of Grand Rapids, MI, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Townline Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
320 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Townline Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Townline Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1851 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Townline Elementary School's ranking?
Townline Elementary School is ranked #1851 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Townline Elementary School often compared to?
Townline Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Townline Elementary School?
320 students attend Townline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Townline Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Townline Elementary School?
Townline Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Townline Elementary School offer ?
Townline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Townline Elementary School part of?
Townline Elementary School is part of Kentwood School District.
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