Excellent
#49 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 2% in state
Paris Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Caledonia Community Schools · Caledonia, MI
A Caledonia Community Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4690 PARIS RIDGE AVE SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
- Math 66% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 68% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paris Ridge Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Paris Ridge 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average567/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,548
Median home value
$338,800
Median rent
$1,299/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49316; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–4 | 3.4 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Duncan Lake Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–K | 3.4 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Emmons Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 4.1 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Dutton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 299 | 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.
Caledonia Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paris Ridge Elementary is listed in Caledonia Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paris Ridge Elementary
Paris Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Caledonia, MI, part of Caledonia Community Schools, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paris Ridge Elementary
What grades does Paris Ridge Elementary serve?
Paris Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Paris Ridge Elementary?
Paris Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paris Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paris Ridge Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paris Ridge Elementary rank in MI?
Paris Ridge Elementary ranks #49 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Paris Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Paris Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Paris Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paris Ridge Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Paris Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Paris Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paris Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Paris Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paris Ridge Elementary?
21.1% of students at Paris Ridge 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (616) 891-7033
- Area population (ZIP 49316)
- 26,060
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 49316; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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