Needs Improvement
#3026 of 3,192 schools in MI
Kent Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1445 EMERALD AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- Math 10% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 13% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kent Hills Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kent Hills 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$71,692
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49505; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepping Stones Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–7 | 0.6 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Bethany Based SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| East Leonard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Palmer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 184 | 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
- #43 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
Kent Hills Elementary is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kent Hills Elementary
Kent Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 219 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,026 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kent Hills Elementary
What grades does Kent Hills Elementary serve?
Kent Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kent Hills Elementary?
Kent Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Hills Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kent Hills Elementary rank in MI?
Kent Hills Elementary ranks #3,026 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kent Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kent Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Kent Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kent Hills Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kent Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Kent Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kent Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kent Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kent Hills Elementary?
90.9% of students at Kent Hills 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
- 219
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (616) 819-2727
- Area population (ZIP 49505)
- 32,224
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 49505; 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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