Excellent
#253 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 8% in state
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1460 LAUGHLIN DR NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Math 37% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,326
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49504; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony of PaduaPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Kent Education CenteroakleighEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Shawmut Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| West Side Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 346 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #3 of 47
- District spending per student
- $17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 480 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
What grades does Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary serve?
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary?
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary rank in MI?
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary ranks #253 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary a charter school?
No, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary?
52.7% of students at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (616) 819-2250
- Area population (ZIP 49504)
- 40,402
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 49504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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