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#2058 of 3,192 schools in MI
Stocking 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.
863 7TH ST NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- Math 12% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stocking Elementary score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stocking 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$68,326
Median home value
$222,600
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49504; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Park AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Sibley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Coit Creative Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| West Side Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 346 | 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.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Stocking Elementary is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stocking Elementary
Stocking Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 161 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,058 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stocking Elementary
What grades does Stocking Elementary serve?
Stocking Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stocking Elementary?
Stocking Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stocking Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stocking Elementary is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stocking Elementary rank in MI?
Stocking Elementary ranks #2,058 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Stocking Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stocking Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Stocking Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stocking Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Stocking Elementary a charter school?
No, Stocking Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stocking Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stocking Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stocking Elementary?
93.2% of students at Stocking 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
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (616) 819-3130
- Area population (ZIP 49504)
- 40,402
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 49504; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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