William C. Abney Academy Elementary School
Tel:
(616)454-5541
- William C. Abney Academy Elementary School serves 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
William C. Abney Academy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- William C. Abney Academy Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 336 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William C. Abney Academy Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William C. Abney Academy Elementary School is 0.22, which is less 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 | #2903 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 88% | 18% |
| White | n/a | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | William C. Abney Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William C. Abney Academy Elementary School is Grand Rapids Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Grand Rapids Montessori Public School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Congress Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Congress Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 181 students
0.5 miles
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)819-2201 0.5 K-5 181 - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 70 students
0.6 miles
415 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)819-2010 0.6 9-12 70 - Grand Rapids Campus Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 386 students
0.9 miles
710 Benjamin Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)819-2535 0.9 K-5 386 - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Montessori Public School Grades: K-12 | 415 students
1.1 miles
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)819-2405 1.1 K-12 415 - Grand Rapids Martin Luther King Leadership Academy Grades: K-12 | 374 students
1.1 miles
645 Logan St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)819-2600 1.1 K-12 374
School Reviews
| 5 Went There In 4th , 5th , & Half Of 6th '? . Coming Back For 7th . I Wouldn't Say Its A Good School , Because The Right Way To Say It Is " WONDERFUL !! " Teachers Care About Our Education && Our Future . A Lot Of Kids Get On The Honer Roll . It's A Elementary && A Middle School . . .
Grades K - 8th . Love The School , Wish There Was A High School '? . I Recommend This School For Your Kid(s) .
" Where Learning Takes Place . " - Posted by Student/Alumni - T.nic |
| 5 Yesterday I watched my daughter visit and play basketball against WC Abney at the 7th grade level. We lost the game, but I was very impressed by the character and sportsmanship displayed their by the teachers and basketball staff leading the girls
at WC Abney. They played with great passion and vigor and in a spirit of fairplay.
WOW! I am very impressed! Way to go! - Posted by Parent - mtubb |
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