Townline Elementary School
Tel:
(616)538-4120
- Townline Elementary School serves 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Townline Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Townline Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 344 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Townline Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Townline Elementary School is 0.76, 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 | #2394 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 8% |
| Black | 18% | 18% |
| White | 37% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kentwood Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Townline Elementary School is Crossroads Alternative High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crossroads Alternative High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Crossroads Alternative High School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Crossroads Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 234 students
0.1 miles
28 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)261-6166 0.1 6-12 234 - Grand Rapids 54th Street Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 90 students
0.9 miles
173 54th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)531-7433 0.9 9-12 90 - Grand Rapids Southwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 336 students
0.9 miles
630 66th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)455-7230 0.9 K-5 336 - Grand Rapids Glenwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 302 students
1.0 miles
912 Silverleaf St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616)455-2510 1.0 K-5 302 - Grand Rapids Pine Rest - Kentwood Public Schools Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 50 students
1.0 miles
300 68th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)554-3980 1.0 1-12 50
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