Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
17%
18%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend North Park Elementary School?
138 students attend North Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of North Park Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Park Elementary School?
North Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Park Elementary School offer ?
North Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Park Elementary School part of?
North Park Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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