Gerald R Ford Academic Center
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8 Virtual
Part of Grand Rapids Public Schools
851 MADISON AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507 · (616) 819-2640
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Academic performance
Math proficiency2.5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 47.9%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
213Students enrolled
16:1Student–teacher ratio
85%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten20
Grade 120
Grade 218
Grade 333
Grade 432
Grade 526
Grade 622
Grade 716
Grade 826
Students
Black · 51%109
Hispanic · 45%95
Two or more races · 3%7
White · 1%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
287’20
289’21
230’22
230’23
213’24
Location
851 MADISON AVE SE GRAND RAPIDS
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.