Excellent
#159 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 5% in state
Congress Elementary
Elementary School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
940 BALDWIN ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- Math 43% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 56% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Congress Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Congress 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 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$112,287
Median home value
$338,600
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
67%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49506; 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 Thomas the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| William C Abney Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Grand Rapids Montessori AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 295 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #2 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
Congress Elementary is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Congress Elementary
Congress Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 182 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Congress Elementary
What grades does Congress Elementary serve?
Congress Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Congress Elementary?
Congress Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congress Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Congress Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Congress Elementary rank in MI?
Congress Elementary ranks #159 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Congress Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Congress Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Congress Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Congress Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Congress Elementary a charter school?
No, Congress Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Congress Elementary a Title I school?
No, Congress Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Congress Elementary?
69.2% of students at Congress 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
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (616) 819-2201
- Area population (ZIP 49506)
- 35,025
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 49506; 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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