Excellent
#27 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Ada Elementary School
Elementary School · Forest Hills Public Schools · Ada, MI
A Forest Hills Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
731 ADA DR SE, Ada, MI 49301
- Math 77% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 82% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ada Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 80% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ada Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,008
Median home value
$510,000
Median rent
$2,074/mo
College educated
70.1%
Homeownership
94.8%
Poverty rate
1.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–4 | 0.1 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| St Robert Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Ada Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Thornapple Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Forest Hills Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #1 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ada Elementary School is listed in Forest Hills Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ada Elementary School
Ada Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ada, MI, part of Forest Hills Public Schools, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ada Elementary School
What grades does Ada Elementary School serve?
Ada Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Ada Elementary School?
Ada Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ada Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ada Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ada Elementary School rank in MI?
Ada Elementary School ranks #27 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ada Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ada Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ada Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ada Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ada Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ada Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ada Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ada Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ada Elementary School?
13.2% of students at Ada Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (616) 493-8940
- Area population (ZIP 49301)
- 20,492
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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