Excellent
#300 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 9% in state
Thornapple Elementary School
Elementary School · Forest Hills Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Forest Hills Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6932 BRIDGEWATER DR SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Math 79% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 74% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thornapple Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thornapple 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat 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
$97,386
Median home value
$389,100
Median rent
$1,275/mo
College educated
60.8%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49546; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Ada Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| St Robert Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–3 | 1.1 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Ada Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 457 | 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.
Forest Hills Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #10 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thornapple Elementary School is listed in Forest Hills Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thornapple Elementary School
Thornapple Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Forest Hills Public Schools, serving approximately 387 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thornapple Elementary School
What grades does Thornapple Elementary School serve?
Thornapple Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Thornapple Elementary School?
Thornapple Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornapple Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornapple Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thornapple Elementary School rank in MI?
Thornapple Elementary School ranks #300 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Thornapple Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thornapple Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Thornapple Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thornapple Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thornapple Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thornapple Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thornapple Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thornapple Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thornapple Elementary School?
16.8% of students at Thornapple 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (616) 493-8920
- Area population (ZIP 49546)
- 33,429
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 49546; 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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