Excellent
#63 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 2% in state
Grandville Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Grandville Public Schools · Grandville, MI
An elementary school in Grandville, MI where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4052 PRAIRIE ST SW, Grandville, MI 49418
- Math 60% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 70% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grandville Central Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grandville Central 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,799/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grandville), 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
$83,485
Median home value
$296,300
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49418; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandville West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Grandville East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Grandville South Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Grandville Calvin Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 706 | 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.
Grandville Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grandville Central Elementary School is listed in Grandville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grandville Central Elementary School
Grandville Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grandville, MI, part of Grandville Public Schools, serving approximately 228 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grandville Central Elementary School
What grades does Grandville Central Elementary School serve?
Grandville Central Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Grandville Central Elementary School?
Grandville Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandville Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandville Central Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grandville Central Elementary School rank in MI?
Grandville Central Elementary School ranks #63 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grandville Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grandville Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Grandville Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grandville Central Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grandville Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Grandville Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grandville Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Grandville Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grandville Central Elementary School?
39.0% of students at Grandville Central 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (616) 254-6012
- Area population (ZIP 49418)
- 30,907
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 49418; 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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