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William C Abney Academy Elementary
Elementary School · William C. Abney Academy · Grand Rapids, MI
A charter elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
1435 FULTON ST E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Math 5% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 15% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William C Abney Academy Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 78 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William C Abney Academy 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$61,734
Median home value
$224,100
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Stones AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| St Thomas the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Congress ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Campus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 233 | 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.
William C. Abney Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
William C Abney Academy Elementary is listed in William C. Abney Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William C Abney Academy Elementary
William C Abney Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of William C. Abney Academy, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,947 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William C Abney Academy Elementary
What grades does William C Abney Academy Elementary serve?
William C Abney Academy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend William C Abney Academy Elementary?
William C Abney Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William C Abney Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William C Abney Academy Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William C Abney Academy Elementary rank in MI?
William C Abney Academy Elementary ranks #2,947 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is William C Abney Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William C Abney Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 William C Abney Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William C Abney Academy Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William C Abney Academy Elementary a charter school?
Yes, William C Abney Academy Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is William C Abney Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, William C Abney Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William C Abney Academy Elementary?
100.0% of students at William C Abney Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.2%
- Phone
- (616) 454-5541
- Area population (ZIP 49503)
- 37,874
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 49503; 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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