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Gerald R Ford Academic Center
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
851 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 · (616) 819-2640 · Part of Grand Rapids Public Schools
Students
213
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
85%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Gerald R Ford Academic Center
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 40 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 25.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 47.9%
Location
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851 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten20
Grade 120
Grade 218
Grade 333
Grade 432
Grade 526
Grade 622
Grade 716
Grade 826
Enrollment over time
287’20
289’21
230’22
230’23
213’24
Down 25.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 51%Hispanic 45%Two or more races 3%White <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.