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Grandville South Elementary School

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Grandville South Elementary School ranks 385 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

385^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Grandville South Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Grandville, MI, serving 287 students in grades PK through 6 as part of the highly rated Grandville Public Schools district.

Grandville South consistently delivers strong academic results that significantly outpace state averages. In recent testing, 44-55% of 3rd and 4th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 38-41%, and math proficiency rates of 51-56% far exceeded the state's 39-43% range. The school shows particular strength in science and social studies, where 5th graders posted proficiency rates of 64.7% and 33.3% respectively—dramatically higher than state averages of 40.4% and 18.9%. Attendance is another standout feature, with only 12.8% of students chronically absent, less than half the state average of 27.9%. This strong culture of attendance and engagement helps create a stable learning environment. The school also operates efficiently, achieving these results with per-student spending ($15,552) that is lower than some smaller district schools like Grandville Central Elementary ($19,946), suggesting effective resource allocation.

When compared to nearby schools, the differences are striking. Schools in the neighboring Wyoming Public Schools district, such as Oriole Park Elementary and Gladiola Elementary, located just a few miles away, have proficiency rates in the low 20s and 30s—often half of Grandville South's rates. Within its own district, Grandville South performs comparably to Grandville Central Elementary, Grandville West Elementary, and Grandville East Elementary, while slightly trailing Grandville Century Park Learning Center and Grandville Grand View Elementary. One area of concern is a recent dip in outcomes for low-income and male students, which dropped the school's ranking for these groups significantly. This emerging achievement gap is worth monitoring, but overall Grandville South remains a top-quartile school in Michigan that provides a solid, well-rounded education.

287

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,552

Per pupil spending ?

31.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

3650 Navaho St SW
Grandville, MI 49418-1877

(616) 254-6211

District: Grandville Public Schools

Students who attend Grandville South Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Grandville Middle School
High:	Grandville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.6%

Hispanic:

15.3%

African American:

7.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (51% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Michigan median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Grandville Public Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg54%

Michigan avg40%

385^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 14% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 8Elementary Schools in the Grandville Public Schools

94^th of 625Grandville Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	71.6	385 of 1492	74.2%	★★★★☆
2025	84.1	219 of 1488	85.3%	★★★★☆
2024	89.2	130 of 1486	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	85.9	168 of 1470	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	82.2	197 of 1344	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	87.9	93 of 1153	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	84.9	154 of 1408	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	86.9	150 of 1448	89.6%	★★★★☆
2017	74.2	291 of 1466	80.2%	★★★★☆
2016	82.3	213 of 1548	86.2%	★★★★☆
2015	86.3	153 of 1580	90.3%	★★★★★
2014	84.3	162 of 1533	89.4%	★★★★☆
2013	88.3	111 of 1563	92.9%	★★★★★
2012	89.0	101 of 1566	93.6%	★★★★★
2011	83.4	79 of 1552	94.9%	★★★★★
2010	82.5	71 of 1552	95.4%	★★★★★
2009	87.2	37 of 1589	97.7%	★★★★★
2008	84.4	85 of 1577	94.6%	★★★★★
2007	82.8	126 of 1565	91.9%	★★★★★
2006	84.4	78 of 1545	95.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	69.0	337 of 1343	74.9%	★★★★☆
2025	81.6	198 of 1338	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	87.0	118 of 1342	91.2%	★★★★★
2023	82.2	166 of 1321	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	82.0	137 of 1106	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	86.9	60 of 902	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	83.7	120 of 1171	89.8%	★★★★☆
2018	81.6	221 of 1443	84.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	37.2	834 of 1352	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	66.8	356 of 1346	73.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.2	229 of 1381	83.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.4	220 of 1350	83.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.8	194 of 1099	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	86.9	90 of 1397	93.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	64.1	443 of 1372	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	80.7	229 of 1366	83.2%	★★★★☆
2024	83.9	169 of 1347	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	78.2	241 of 1334	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	71.6	277 of 1139	75.7%	★★★★☆
2021	85.1	88 of 915	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	83.5	134 of 1196	88.8%	★★★★☆
2018	87.6	129 of 1446	91.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	214 of 1199	82.2%	★★★★☆
2025	83.5	160 of 1206	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	89.4	81 of 1204	93.3%	★★★★★
2023	84.0	141 of 1198	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	81.0	164 of 1102	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	89.5	52 of 1005	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	86.8	103 of 1128	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	83.5	148 of 1253	88.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)82nd percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)75th percentile~ school

Male (2026)68th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)38th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Math53%+12 vs state

English Language Arts49%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)				M-Step Math (2026)				M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grandville South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3650 Navaho St SW	Grandville	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 254-6211	287	17	16.7	31.4%	194 (67.6%)	22 (7.7%)	44 (15.3%)	12 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	71.6	385^th of 1492 public elementary schools	74.2%		84.1	219^th of 1488 public elementary schools	85.3%	166	44.2	54.9			55.8	51.0					$15,552	$367	$15,185
Grandville Oakestown Intermediate School	Public	3-6	3535 Wilson Ave SW	Grandville	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 254-6750	852	44	19.4	29.2%	593 (69.6%)	44 (5.2%)	124 (14.6%)	22 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (8.1%)	72.8	370^th of 1492 public elementary schools	75.2%					(n/a)			52.5	47.0			41.6	48.9	49.4	35.6	$12,968	$586	$12,382
Grandville West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3777 Aaron Ave SW	Grandville	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 254-6250	191	15	12.5	39.3%	115 (60.2%)	21 (11.0%)	30 (15.7%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (11.5%)	71.1	389^th of 1492 public elementary schools	73.9%		62.2	533^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	64.2%	144	45.2	53.3			52.4	53.3					$19,514	$1,201	$18,313
Grandville Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4052 Prairie St SW	Grandville	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 254-6012	201	15	13.0	33.3%	138 (68.7%)	6 (3.0%)	34 (16.9%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.5%)	71.8	382^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	74.4%		92.3	87^th of 1488 public elementary schools	94.2%	295	40.9	66.7			52.3	62.5					$19,946	$875	$19,071
Grandville East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3413 30th St SW	Grandville	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 254-6080	207	16	12.7	49.8%	120 (58.0%)	9 (4.3%)	55 (26.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.6%)	67.7	439^th of 1492 public elementary schools	70.6%		73.4	361^st of 1488 public elementary schools	75.7%	78	46.2	45.8			48.7	56.3					$20,859	$1,320	$19,539
Grandville Grand View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3701 52nd St SW	Wyoming	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 254-6120	406	24	16.8	31.5%	260 (64.0%)	25 (6.2%)	76 (18.7%)	16 (3.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.4%)	79.1	279^th of 1492 public elementary schools	81.3%		87.5	167^th of 1488 public elementary schools	88.8%	112	48.1	57.0			54.5	65.6					$15,413	$367	$15,046
Gladiola Elementary School	Public	K-4	3500 Gladiola Ave SW	Wyoming	49519	Kent County	Wyoming Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 530-7596	290	21	13.8	84.5%	49 (16.9%)	39 (13.4%)	181 (62.4%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	27.8	1041^st of 1492 public elementary schools	30.2%		19.3	1176^th of 1488 public elementary schools	21.0%	135	22.4	34.0			34.7	22.6					$18,850	$1,098	$17,752
West Elementary School	Public	K-4	1840 38th St SW	Wyoming	49519	Kent County	Wyoming Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 530-7533	468	30	15.6	82.1%	97 (20.7%)	121 (25.9%)	186 (39.7%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.2%)	18	1214^th of 1492 public elementary schools	18.6%		17.2	1216^th of 1488 public elementary schools	18.3%	2	16.7	18.4			25.0	28.6					$18,378	$793	$17,584
JIA Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-5	800 Connie St	Jenison	49428	Ottawa County	Jenison Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(616) 457-8477	83	5	17.4	20.5%	62 (74.7%)	3 (3.6%)	10 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.6%)	69.8	414^th of 1492 public elementary schools	72.3%		82.1	241^st of 1488 public elementary schools	83.8%	173	60.0	42.9	53.3		46.7	35.7	60.0		40.0	53.3	$11,729	$479	$11,250
Grandville Century Park Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-6	5710 Kenowa Ave SW	Wyoming	49418	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 254-6822	411	22	18.9	25.3%	293 (71.3%)	16 (3.9%)	49 (11.9%)	21 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.5%)	81.4	245^th of 1492 public elementary schools	83.6%		79.8	274^th of 1488 public elementary schools	81.6%	29	47.5	54.5			70.0	63.6					$15,266	$367	$14,898

Frequently Asked Questions about Grandville South Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Grandville South Elementary School?

Students at Grandville South Elementary School are 68% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Grandville South Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 287 students attended Grandville South Elementary School.

What district is Grandville South Elementary School in?

Grandville Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Grandville South Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Grandville South Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grandville Middle School
High : Grandville High School

Is Grandville South Elementary School a good school?

Grandville South Elementary School ranks 385^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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