Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center ranks 222 nd of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

409 Lafayette Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-5329

(616) 459-0330

District: Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

SchoolDigger Rank:
222^nd of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,781

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.2%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Two or more races:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.49. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), Hispanic (13.6%), two or more races (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is 19.1. (See more...)

Compare Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is $11,781.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center 222^nd of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center 64^th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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Rank History for all students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	14.23	1443^rd	1545	6.6%
2007	30.35	1311^th	1565	16.2%
2008	16.75	1440^th	1577	8.7%
2009	25.91	1368^th	1589	13.9%
2010	36.06	1254^th	1552	19.2%
2011	35.61	1238^th	1552	20.2%
2012	63.18	554^th	1566	64.6%
2013	53.66	770^th	1563	50.7%
2014	68.32	462^nd	1533	69.9%
2015	48.38	860^th	1580	45.6%
2016	58.81	626^th	1548	59.6%
2017	50.14	682^nd	1466	53.5%
2018	65.46	519^th	1448	64.2%
2019	60.28	518^th	1408	63.2%
2021	70.34	270^th	1153	76.6%
2022	80.60	213^th	1344	84.2%
2023	82.49	222^nd	1470	84.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	62.25	459^th	1397	67.1%
2019	56.64	439^th	1134	61.3%
2022	84.28	71^st	1099	93.5%
2023	87.55	77^th	1350	94.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	48.73	782^nd	1443	45.8%
2019	54.32	513^th	1171	56.2%
2021	79.62	123^rd	902	86.4%
2022	82.79	126^th	1106	88.6%
2023	82.26	165^th	1321	87.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	74.10	342^nd	1446	76.3%
2019	57.59	468^th	1196	60.9%
2021	68.12	236^th	915	74.2%
2022	69.64	297^th	1139	73.9%
2023	72.83	307^th	1334	77.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.38	180^th	475	62.1%

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Rank History for White students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	82.22	165^th	1253	86.8%
2019	72.01	269^th	1128	76.2%
2021	78.67	165^th	1005	83.6%
2022	87.28	92^nd	1102	91.7%
2023	90.97	60^th	1198	95.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	47	15	1	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	83
2002	59	25	4	31	13	n/a	n/a	0	132
2003	59	25	4	31	13	n/a	n/a	0	132
2004	74	30	6	42	9	n/a	n/a	0	161
2005	90	18	6	38	2	n/a	n/a	51	205
2006	84	27	5	46	1	n/a	n/a	52	215
2007	93	34	4	42	2	n/a	n/a	34	209
2008	93	36	3	38	2	n/a	n/a	31	203
2009	98	23	3	31	2	n/a	n/a	40	197
2010	102	15	6	33	3	n/a	n/a	38	197
2011	106	16	3	67	2	0	26	0	220
2012	119	24	4	48	1	0	24	0	220
2013	115	32	4	40	1	0	17	0	209
2014	131	43	3	34	2	0	17	0	230
2015	121	47	4	36	1	0	17	0	226
2016	154	47	1	31	0	0	16	0	249
2017	152	54	3	24	3	0	23	0	259
2018	158	45	5	26	4	0	24	0	262
2019	160	52	7	24	3	0	26	0	272
2020	180	38	5	26	1	0	29	0	279
2021	184	30	3	25	0	0	29	0	271
2022	180	22	1	37	1	2	31	0	274
2023	187	25	1	39	0	2	33	0	287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	83	4.0	20.8	77.1
2002	132	n/a	n/a	81.1
2003	132	n/a	n/a	81.1
2004	161	5.0	32.2	71.4
2005	205	6.5	31.5	86.4
2006	215	11.9	18.1	89
2007	209	13.1	16.0	68
2008	203	13.0	15.6	69.2
2009	197	13.0	15.2	75.8
2010	197	11.5	17.1	83
2011	220	12.5	17.6	66.4
2012	220	13.6	16.1	57.3
2013	209	13.1	15.8	57.4
2014	230	14.6	15.6	n/a
2015	226	13.0	17.3	56.2
2016	249	14.0	17.7	45
2017	259	14.3	18.1	40.9
2018	262	15.0	17.4	45.8
2019	272	17.0	16.0	45.2
2020	279	16.0	17.4	38
2021	271	16.0	16.9	37.6
2022	274	15.0	18.2	39.1
2023	287	15.0	19.1	36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	83	4.0	20.8	77.1
2002	132	n/a	n/a	81.1
2003	132	n/a	n/a	81.1
2004	161	5.0	32.2	71.4
2005	205	6.5	31.5	86.4
2006	215	11.9	18.1	89
2007	209	13.1	16.0	68
2008	203	13.0	15.6	69.2
2009	197	13.0	15.2	75.8
2010	197	11.5	17.1	83
2011	220	12.5	17.6	66.4
2012	220	13.6	16.1	57.3
2013	209	13.1	15.8	57.4
2014	230	14.6	15.6	n/a
2015	226	13.0	17.3	56.2
2016	249	14.0	17.7	45
2017	259	14.3	18.1	40.9
2018	262	15.0	17.4	45.8
2019	272	17.0	16.0	45.2
2020	279	16.0	17.4	38
2021	271	16.0	16.9	37.6
2022	274	15.0	18.2	39.1
2023	287	15.0	19.1	36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$106 (1.2%)	$8,797 (98.8%)	$8,904
2020	$358 (3.9%)	$8,750 (96.1%)	$9,108
2021	$631 (6.7%)	$8,777 (93.3%)	$9,408
2022	$762 (7.3%)	$9,743 (92.7%)	$10,505
2023	$1,124 (9.5%)	$10,657 (90.5%)	$11,781

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 518^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 222^nd of 1470 Elementary schools	21.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	61.4	57.8	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	61.4	57.8	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	50	57.8	7.8%
3rd Grade Math (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	50	57.8	7.8%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	57.4	77.3	19.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	57.4	77.3	19.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	40.4	61.4	21%
4th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	40.4	61.4	21%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	50	65.9	15.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	50	65.9	15.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	38.1	47.7	9.6%
5th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	38.1	47.7	9.6%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	26.2	27.3	1.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)	26.2	27.3	1.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	272	287	5.5%
African American	52	25	51.9%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	7	1	85.7%
Hispanic	24	39	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	160	187	16.9%
Two or More Races	26	33	26.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.2%	36.2%	9%

Schools Near Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSAT English Language Arts (2023)	PSAT Mathematics (2023)	M-Step English Language Arts (2023)					M-Step Math (2023)					M-Step Science (2023)		M-Step Social Studies (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	409 Lafayette Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 459-0330	287	15	19.1	36.2%	187 (65.2%)	25 (8.7%)	39 (13.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	33 (11.5%)	82.5	222^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	84.9%		80.6	213^th of 1344 public elementary schools	84.2%	9			57.8	77.3	65.9			57.8	61.4	47.7			62.8		27.3		$11,781	$1,124	$10,657
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	645 Logan St SE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 819-2600	296	18	16.4	98.0%	16 (5.4%)	212 (71.6%)	59 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	8.8	1346^th of 1470 public elementary schools	8.4%					(n/a)	25.0		9.4		20.7			15.6									$15,912	$4,056	$11,856
Gerald R Ford Academic Center	Public	PK, KG-8	851 Madison Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 819-2640	230	16	14.8	88.7%	7 (3.0%)	124 (53.9%)	95 (41.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	25.3	1067^th of 1470 public elementary schools	27.4%		18.3	1094^th of 1344 public elementary schools	18.6%	27	50.0	25.0	11.1	29.2		46.9	25.0	11.1	16.7		15.6	18.8					$17,673	$3,832	$13,840
Congress Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	940 Baldwin St SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 819-2201	191	11	18.1	67.0%	71 (37.2%)	52 (27.2%)	53 (27.7%)	7 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)	58.7	567^th of 1470 public elementary schools	61.4%		61.5	458^th of 1344 public elementary schools	65.9%	109			42.1	60.6	47.1			41.0	25.0	42.9			57.1		25.7		$16,416	$3,567	$12,850
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue	Public	PK, KG-6	801 Oakland Ave SW	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 819-2947	635	33	19.2	79.7%	44 (6.9%)	44 (6.9%)	533 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	18.8	1174^th of 1470 public elementary schools	20.1%		16.4	1128^th of 1344 public elementary schools	16.1%	46			8.4	30.7	31.6	17.9		16.7	25.7	19.0	6.4		34.2		7.6		$15,566	$4,085	$11,481
Coit Creative Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	617 Coit Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 819-2390	242	20	12.1	78.1%	83 (34.3%)	87 (36.0%)	41 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (12.0%)	24.8	1082^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	26.4%		30.2	929^th of 1344 public elementary schools	30.9%	153			28.6	42.1	22.2			22.9	21.1								$18,473	$4,108	$14,365
Campus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	710 Benjamin Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 819-2535	266	15	17.8	96.6%	16 (6.0%)	196 (73.7%)	29 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.4%)								(n/a)					6.8												$16,243	$4,399	$11,844
Cesar E Chavez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 Grandville Ave SW	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 819-2560	412	23	18.1	93.0%	8 (1.9%)	73 (17.7%)	323 (78.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	6.3	1415^th of 1470 public elementary schools	3.7%		4.4	1318^th of 1344 public elementary schools	1.9%	97			7.5	16.3	21.8			7.5	3.7	5.5			8.9				$15,863	$4,044	$11,819
William C Abney Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	1435 Fulton St E	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	William C. Abney Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 454-5541	347	24	14.3	100.0%	4 (1.2%)	335 (96.5%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	9.4	1336^th of 1470 public elementary schools	9.1%		4.6	1313^th of 1344 public elementary schools	2.3%	23			19.4	15.4	9.8	12.2		21.9									$14,573	$4,069	$10,505
River City Scholars Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	944 Evergreen St SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	River City Scholars Charter Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 248-3390	346	28	12.3	93.1%	21 (6.1%)	255 (73.7%)	36 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.5%)	9.1	1343^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	8.6%		6.9	1275^th of 1344 public elementary schools	5.1%	68	27.5		23.7	9.1	7.0	8.3		21.1	12.1					7.5		7.5	$18,140	$2,733	$15,407

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Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center ranks 222^nd of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center are 65% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 9% African American.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center.

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