Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Summary:

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is a public charter elementary school serving 287 students in grades PK-5 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, part of the highly-ranked Grand Rapids Public Schools district.

This school consistently outperforms the state average on M-Step assessments across grades 3-5 in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. In 2023-2024, 50% of 3rd graders, 65% of 4th graders, and 75% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, exceeding the state averages by 10-32 percentage points. In Math, the school had 52.1% of 3rd graders, 57.5% of 4th graders, and 52.3% of 5th graders proficient or better, also exceeding the state averages by 8-20 percentage points. Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 72.7% was over 30 percentage points higher than the state average. The school performs exceptionally well for its female, white, and low-income student populations, ranking in the top 100 Michigan elementary schools for these subgroups.

While Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.8% in 2018-2019 to 23.1% in 2022-2023, its rate is still lower than the nearby schools, which range from 35.4% to 51.8%. The school also has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools like William C Abney Academy Elementary and River City Scholars Charter Academy, and it serves a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds than the surrounding schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 409 Lafayette Ave SE
       Grand Rapids, MI  49503-5329


(616) 459-0330

District: Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

SchoolDigger Rank:
202nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,781 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
Hispanic:
13.6%
Two or more races:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.2% Help


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Compare Details Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center ranks better than 86.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), Hispanic (13.6%), two or more races (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is 19.1. (See more...)
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Compare Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center employs 15 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center is $11,781.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center 202nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center 50th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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Rank History for all students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.23 1443rd 1545 6.6%
2007 30.35 1311th 1565 16.2%
2008 16.75 1440th 1577 8.7%
2009 25.91 1368th 1589 13.9%
2010 36.06 1254th 1552 19.2%
2011 35.61 1238th 1552 20.2%
2012 63.18 554th 1566 64.6%
2013 53.66 770th 1563 50.7%
2014 68.32 462nd 1533 69.9%
2015 48.38 860th 1580 45.6%
2016 58.81 626th 1548 59.6%
2017 50.14 682nd 1466 53.5%
2018 65.46 519th 1448 64.2%
2019 60.28 518th 1408 63.2%
2021 70.34 270th 1153 76.6%
2022 80.60 213th 1344 84.2%
2023 82.49 222nd 1470 84.9%
2024 84.29 202nd 1486 86.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.25 459th 1397 67.1%
2019 56.64 439th 1134 61.3%
2022 84.28 71st 1099 93.5%
2023 87.55 77th 1350 94.3%
2024 68.30 319th 1381 76.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.73 782nd 1443 45.8%
2019 54.32 513th 1171 56.2%
2021 79.62 123rd 902 86.4%
2022 82.79 126th 1106 88.6%
2023 82.26 165th 1321 87.5%
2024 88.08 99th 1342 92.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.10 342nd 1446 76.3%
2019 57.59 468th 1196 60.9%
2021 68.12 236th 915 74.2%
2022 69.64 297th 1139 73.9%
2023 72.83 307th 1334 77.0%
2024 73.06 311th 1347 76.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.38 180th 475 62.1%
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Rank History for White students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.22 165th 1253 86.8%
2019 72.01 269th 1128 76.2%
2021 78.67 165th 1005 83.6%
2022 87.28 92nd 1102 91.7%
2023 90.97 60th 1198 95.0%
2024 87.60 101st 1204 91.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 47 15 1 18 2 n/a n/a 0 83
2002 59 25 4 31 13 n/a n/a 0 132
2003 59 25 4 31 13 n/a n/a 0 132
2004 74 30 6 42 9 n/a n/a 0 161
2005 90 18 6 38 2 n/a n/a 51 205
2006 84 27 5 46 1 n/a n/a 52 215
2007 93 34 4 42 2 n/a n/a 34 209
2008 93 36 3 38 2 n/a n/a 31 203
2009 98 23 3 31 2 n/a n/a 40 197
2010 102 15 6 33 3 n/a n/a 38 197
2011 106 16 3 67 2 0 26 0 220
2012 119 24 4 48 1 0 24 0 220
2013 115 32 4 40 1 0 17 0 209
2014 131 43 3 34 2 0 17 0 230
2015 121 47 4 36 1 0 17 0 226
2016 154 47 1 31 0 0 16 0 249
2017 152 54 3 24 3 0 23 0 259
2018 158 45 5 26 4 0 24 0 262
2019 160 52 7 24 3 0 26 0 272
2020 180 38 5 26 1 0 29 0 279
2021 184 30 3 25 0 0 29 0 271
2022 180 22 1 37 1 2 31 0 274
2023 187 25 1 39 0 2 33 0 287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 83 4.0 20.8 77.1
2002 132 n/a n/a 81.1
2003 132 n/a n/a 81.1
2004 161 5.0 32.2 71.4
2005 205 6.5 31.5 86.4
2006 215 11.9 18.1 89
2007 209 13.1 16.0 68
2008 203 13.0 15.6 69.2
2009 197 13.0 15.2 75.8
2010 197 11.5 17.1 83
2011 220 12.5 17.6 66.4
2012 220 13.6 16.1 57.3
2013 209 13.1 15.8 57.4
2014 230 14.6 15.6 n/a
2015 226 13.0 17.3 56.2
2016 249 14.0 17.7 45
2017 259 14.3 18.1 40.9
2018 262 15.0 17.4 45.8
2019 272 17.0 16.0 45.2
2020 279 16.0 17.4 38
2021 271 16.0 16.9 37.6
2022 274 15.0 18.2 39.1
2023 287 15.0 19.1 36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 83 4.0 20.8 77.1
2002 132 n/a n/a 81.1
2003 132 n/a n/a 81.1
2004 161 5.0 32.2 71.4
2005 205 6.5 31.5 86.4
2006 215 11.9 18.1 89
2007 209 13.1 16.0 68
2008 203 13.0 15.6 69.2
2009 197 13.0 15.2 75.8
2010 197 11.5 17.1 83
2011 220 12.5 17.6 66.4
2012 220 13.6 16.1 57.3
2013 209 13.1 15.8 57.4
2014 230 14.6 15.6 n/a
2015 226 13.0 17.3 56.2
2016 249 14.0 17.7 45
2017 259 14.3 18.1 40.9
2018 262 15.0 17.4 45.8
2019 272 17.0 16.0 45.2
2020 279 16.0 17.4 38
2021 271 16.0 16.9 37.6
2022 274 15.0 18.2 39.1
2023 287 15.0 19.1 36.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $106 (1.2%) $8,797 (98.8%) $8,904
2020 $358 (3.9%) $8,750 (96.1%) $9,108
2021 $631 (6.7%) $8,777 (93.3%) $9,408
2022 $762 (7.3%) $9,743 (92.7%) $10,505
2023 $1,124 (9.5%) $10,657 (90.5%) $11,781

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 518th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 222nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 21.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)61.457.8
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)61.457.8
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)5057.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)5057.8
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)57.477.3
 19.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)57.477.3
 19.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)40.461.4
 21%
   4th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)40.461.4
 21%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)5065.9
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)5065.9
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)38.147.7
 9.6%
   5th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)38.147.7
 9.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)26.227.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center)26.227.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students272287
 5.5%
African American5225
 51.9%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian71
 85.7%
Hispanic2439
 62.5%
Pacific Islander02
White160187
 16.9%
Two or More Races2633
 26.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%36.2%
 9%


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Students at Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center are 65% White, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 9% African American.

Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center ranks 202nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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