Very Good
#659 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 21% in state
Grandville South Elementary School
Elementary School · Grandville Public Schools · Grandville, MI
An elementary school in Grandville, MI serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
3650 NAVAHO ST SW, Grandville, MI 49418
- Math 50% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 60% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grandville South Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
34.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grandville South 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 Calvin Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Grandville West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Grandville Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Grandville East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 287 | 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.
Grandville Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 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 South Elementary School is listed in Grandville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grandville South Elementary School
Grandville South Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grandville, MI, part of Grandville Public Schools, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #659 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grandville South Elementary School
What grades does Grandville South Elementary School serve?
Grandville South Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Grandville South Elementary School?
Grandville South Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandville South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandville South Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grandville South Elementary School rank in MI?
Grandville South Elementary School ranks #659 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grandville South Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grandville South Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Grandville South Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grandville South Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grandville South Elementary School a charter school?
No, Grandville South Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grandville South Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Grandville South Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grandville South Elementary School?
34.2% of students at Grandville South 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
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (616) 254-6211
- 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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