B+
Congress Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
940 Baldwin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 · (616) 819-2201 · Part of Grand Rapids Public Schools
Students
237
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
63%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Congress Elementary
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 22.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency44.5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts54.5%
State average 47.9%
Location
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940 Baldwin St SE, Grand Rapids
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten64
Grade 149
Grade 230
Grade 325
Grade 431
Grade 538
Enrollment over time
194’20
172’21
191’22
182’23
237’24
Up 22.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 40%Black 28%Hispanic 25%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.