Summary:
The three elementary schools in Allendale Public Schools—Evergreen Elementary, Oakwood Intermediate, and Allendale Early Childhood Center—serve roughly 1,200 students across a PK–5 feeder pattern in Allendale, Michigan, a district ranked in the 91st percentile statewide with a 5-star rating.
For parents, the standout is Oakwood Intermediate, which handles grades K–5 and posts the strongest upper-elementary results. Its 5th graders outperform state averages by 18.6 points in ELA, 17.5 in math, and a remarkable 25.7 points in social studies. However, Oakwood saw year-over-year declines in nearly every subject from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026—most notably a 9.4-point drop in 5th-grade social studies—which may reflect a cohort effect or an area to watch. Evergreen Elementary (PK–3) offers rock-solid early grades, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates around 57–58% in both ELA and math, consistently 15–19 points above state averages. Allendale Early Childhood Center (PK–K) has no test data but provides a strong foundation with the lowest student-teacher ratio (12.5:1).
Across all three schools, socioeconomic demographics are strikingly uniform—free/reduced lunch rates hover between 29.03% and 29.39%—so achievement gaps aren't driven by income differences. Chronic absenteeism is a district strength, ranging from 16.2% at Oakwood to 17.7% at Evergreen, far below the state's 27.9%. One concern: math proficiency dips in upper grades, with Oakwood's 4th and 5th graders scoring 49–50% versus 55–62% in ELA, suggesting a need for targeted math support. Spending varies notably—Evergreen spends about $18,943 per student, roughly $2,000 more than the Early Childhood Center—despite similar demographics, which may reflect program costs. Overall, this district delivers exceptional academics, especially in upper-elementary ELA and social studies, with a clear path from early childhood through intermediate grades.
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