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Kent City Elementary School

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Kent City Elementary School ranks 813 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

813^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Kent City Elementary School serves 537 students in Pre-K through 5th grade in the rural Kent City Community Schools district, where about two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This is a school on a clear upward trajectory. Its statewide ranking has climbed from the 37th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 46th percentile in 2025-2026, and chronic absenteeism has dropped dramatically from 35.3% to 17.5%—now better than the state average and on par with nearby Cedar Springs Public Schools. The most impressive story, though, is how well the school serves its economically disadvantaged students. In 2025-2026, this group ranked in the 53rd percentile statewide, earning a 3-star rating—a remarkable feat that outpaces the school's overall performance. When compared to Grant Elementary School, which has a nearly identical free/reduced lunch rate, Kent City outperforms it in both 4th-grade ELA (43.2% vs. 33%) and 4th-grade Math (43.2% vs. 26.8%). The school also spends significantly more per student ($19,268) than nearby schools like Cedar View Elementary School ($14,570) or the high-performing Edgerton Trails Elementary in Rockford ($16,289), suggesting that investment is paying off for its highest-needs students.

Math is a clear strength, with 4th-grade proficiency (43.2%) above the state average (39.4%). However, Social Studies remains a challenge—only 18.6% of 5th graders were proficient versus the state's 27.5%, though this is a major improvement from just 7.2% a few years ago. The school also has room to grow in supporting its Hispanic students, who ranked in the 28th percentile in 2025-2026. Given the school's demonstrated success with other student groups, this represents an opportunity to apply similar strategies. While Chandler Woods Charter Academy posts higher test scores at a lower per-pupil cost, Kent City's model—with smaller class sizes and higher investment—reflects a different, more resource-intensive approach to supporting a higher-needs population. For parents, this is a school that is improving, investing in its students, and showing real results where it matters most.

537

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,268

Per pupil spending ?

65.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

95.1%

Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines (2025-26)

Exemptions: 3.9% (any vaccine)

29 College St
Kent City, MI 49330-8953

(616) 678-4181

District: Kent City Community Schools

Students who attend Kent City Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kent City Middle School
High:	Kent City High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.7%

Hispanic:

21.2%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 25th percentile in 2021 → 46th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 46th (2026) from a 25th-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg34%

Michigan avg38%

813^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

389^th of 625Kent City Community 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	42.8	813 of 1492	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.8	834 of 1488	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.8	891 of 1486	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.2	931 of 1470	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.8	765 of 1344	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.8	864 of 1153	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.6	635 of 1408	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.3	641 of 1448	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.0	594 of 1466	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.1	737 of 1548	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	43.4	944 of 1580	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.1	962 of 1533	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.7	716 of 1563	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.4	600 of 1566	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.7	565 of 1552	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.8	857 of 1552	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	61.1	780 of 1589	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.3	900 of 1577	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	56.0	850 of 1565	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	61.7	679 of 1545	56.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2019	29.0	84 of 117	28.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.2	185 of 270	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	30.8	889 of 1343	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.6	794 of 1338	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.7	976 of 1342	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.3	891 of 1321	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.6	727 of 1106	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	17.7	808 of 902	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.7	667 of 1171	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.6	640 of 1443	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	28.3	163 of 225	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	33.9	137 of 209	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	16.7	181 of 201	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.2	48 of 86	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.8	26 of 86	69.8%	★★★★☆
2018	55.0	77 of 222	65.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	48.5	629 of 1352	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.8	587 of 1346	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.4	893 of 1381	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.2	849 of 1350	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.6	390 of 1099	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.1	433 of 749	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.9	418 of 1134	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.8	498 of 1397	64.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	44.5	729 of 1372	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.2	862 of 1366	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.7	802 of 1347	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.0	893 of 1334	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.1	673 of 1139	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.9	691 of 915	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.8	602 of 1196	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.0	626 of 1446	56.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	35.8	778 of 1199	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.5	851 of 1206	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.8	846 of 1204	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.8	880 of 1198	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.1	691 of 1102	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.3	714 of 1005	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.2	584 of 1128	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.8	591 of 1253	52.8%	★★★☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)53rd percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)47th percentile~ school

White (2026)35th percentile-10 vs school

Female (2026)34th percentile-12 vs school

English Language Learner (2019)28th percentile-27 vs school

Hispanic (2026)28th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science42%~ state avg

English Language Arts36%-5 vs state

Math36%~ state avg

Social Studies19%-9 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)	Vaccination (2025-26)		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 Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kent City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	29 College St	Kent City	49330	Kent County	Kent City Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 678-4181	537	34	15.7	65.7%	412 (76.7%)	1 (0.2%)	114 (21.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	42.8	813^th of 1492 public elementary schools	45.5%		41.8	834^th of 1488 public elementary schools	44.0%	21	33.7	43.2	32.3	37.5	43.2	27.8	42.3	18.6	95.1%	3.9%	$19,268	$2,048	$17,220
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	560 W Spartan Dr	Sparta	49345	Kent County	Sparta Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 887-8218	555	38	14.6	40.2%	443 (79.8%)	5 (0.9%)	81 (14.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.1%)								(n/a)									96.3%	2.3%	$17,477	$824	$16,653
Appleview Elementary School	Public	3-5	240 E Spartan Dr	Sparta	49345	Kent County	Sparta Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 887-1743	517	34	15.2	38.5%	415 (80.3%)	12 (2.3%)	71 (13.7%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	56.1	610^th of 1492 public elementary schools	59.1%		61.8	542^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	63.6%	68	46.6	43.6	47.7	54.6	41.7	34.7	40.4	20.7			$17,548	$834	$16,714
Grant Primary Center	Public	K-1	103 S Elder Ave	Grant	49327	Newaygo County	Grant Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 834-7382	182	16	11.5	60.4%	127 (69.8%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)								(n/a)									87.9%	6.1%	$18,975	$1,574	$17,401
Grant Elementary School	Public	2-4	160 E State Rd	Grant	49327	Newaygo County	Grant Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 834-5678	332	23	14.3	67.8%	242 (72.9%)	1 (0.3%)	83 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	36.1	913^th of 1492 public elementary schools	38.8%		37.8	896^th of 1488 public elementary schools	39.8%	17	31.5	33.0		40.7	26.8						$15,524	$1,459	$14,065
Edgerton Trails Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9605 Edgerton Ave NE	Rockford	49341	Kent County	Rockford Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 863-6557	454	30	15.3	17.6%	400 (88.1%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (5.1%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (4.4%)	92.7	90^th of 1492 public elementary schools	94.0%					(n/a)	61.9	75.6	68.7	84.1	74.4	61.2	56.1	50.7	96.5%	3.5%	$16,289	$361	$15,928
Beechnau Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	12322 Stafford St	Ravenna	49451	Muskegon County	Ravenna Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 853-2258	393	24	16.7	48.1%	348 (88.5%)	2 (0.5%)	35 (8.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	28.9	1018^th of 1492 public elementary schools	31.8%		34.7	943^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	36.6%	75	22.2	35.8		34.2	23.2				85.5%	11.3%	$16,098	$2,057	$14,042
Beach Elementary School	Public	2-3	204 E Muskegon St	Cedar Springs	49319	Kent County	Cedar Springs Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 696-0350	445	25	17.8	42.9%	385 (86.5%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.5%)								(n/a)	38.7			53.8							$14,598	$955	$13,643
Cedar Trails Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	204 E Muskegon St	Cedar Springs	49319	Kent County	Cedar Springs Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 696-9884	431	30	14.3	40.4%	379 (87.9%)	5 (1.2%)	19 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.0%)								(n/a)									94.9%	3.5%	$21,383	$1,570	$19,813
Cedar View Elementary School	Public	4-5	204 E Muskegon St	Cedar Springs	49319	Kent County	Cedar Springs Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 696-9102	466	27	17.5	35.2%	410 (88.0%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)	62	525^th of 1492 public elementary schools	64.8%		61.1	548^th of 1488 public elementary schools	63.2%	23		42.9	48.9		48.8	44.8	49.8	23.8			$14,570	$1,110	$13,461

Frequently Asked Questions about Kent City Elementary School

How many students attend Kent City Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 537 students attended Kent City Elementary School.

Is Kent City Elementary School a good school?

Kent City Elementary School ranks 813^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Kent City Elementary School in?

Kent City Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Kent City Elementary School?

Students at Kent City Elementary School are 77% White, 21% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Kent City Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Kent City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kent City Middle School
High : Kent City High School

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