Knapp Forest Elementary School

Summary:

Knapp Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving 572 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This exceptional school consistently outperforms state and district averages, ranking among the top 16 elementary schools in Michigan.

Knapp Forest Elementary School's academic performance is truly impressive. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 67.9% for 3rd grade to 87.5% for 5th grade, significantly higher than the state averages of 39.6% to 44%. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in Math ranged from 75% for 5th grade to 84% for 3rd grade, well above the state averages of 32.6% to 43.4%. The school's performance in Science and Social Studies assessments is also exceptional, with 5th-grade students scoring 80.7% and 55.7% proficient, respectively, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 18.9%. Knapp Forest Elementary School's strong academic performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, White, special education, and low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools, Knapp Forest Elementary School stands out even further. The school outperforms the nearby Collins Elementary School and Orchard View Elementary School, both of which are part of the Forest Hills Public Schools district, in academic assessments across grade levels and subject areas. The performance gap is even more pronounced when compared to schools outside the district, such as William C Abney Academy Elementary and Kent Hills Elementary, which have significantly lower academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4243 Knapp Valley Dr NE
       Grand Rapids, MI  49525-9438


(616) 493-8980

District: Forest Hills Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,909 Help


Students who attend Knapp Forest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Eastern Middle School
    Goodwillie Environmental School
High:    Eastern High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.5%
Asian:
7.5%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Knapp Forest Elementary School ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Knapp Forest Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Forest Hills Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (83.5%), Asian (7.5%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Forest Hills Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knapp Forest Elementary School is 18.5. 5 elementary schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knapp Forest Elementary School is $12,909. 6 elementary schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knapp Forest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Knapp Forest Elementary School 13th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Knapp Forest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Forest Hills Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hills Public Schools 15th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Knapp Forest Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Knapp Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.68 74th 1545 95.2%
2007 85.04 79th 1565 95.0%
2008 82.65 127th 1577 91.9%
2009 85.09 76th 1589 95.2%
2010 83.42 38th 1552 97.6%
2011 85.21 41st 1552 97.4%
2012 93.86 34th 1566 97.8%
2013 92.49 51st 1563 96.7%
2014 91.50 58th 1533 96.2%
2015 91.73 77th 1580 95.1%
2016 90.76 90th 1548 94.2%
2017 90.30 74th 1466 95.0%
2018 95.43 32nd 1448 97.8%
2019 93.41 53rd 1408 96.2%
2021 97.18 16th 1153 98.6%
2022 96.37 24th 1344 98.2%
2023 97.34 16th 1470 98.9%
2024 97.91 13th 1486 99.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Knapp Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.12 4th 225 98.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knapp Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.86 7th 1350 99.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Knapp Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.48 42nd 1443 97.1%
2019 88.79 73rd 1171 93.8%
2021 92.71 23rd 902 97.5%
2022 95.07 19th 1106 98.3%
2023 97.31 10th 1321 99.2%
2024 97.24 10th 1342 99.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Knapp Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.00 31st 1446 97.9%
2019 94.03 31st 1196 97.4%
2021 95.73 15th 915 98.4%
2022 95.02 26th 1139 97.7%
2023 96.17 21st 1334 98.4%
2024 96.45 18th 1347 98.7%
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Rank History for White students at Knapp Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.44 46th 1253 96.3%
2019 91.35 54th 1128 95.2%
2021 95.38 21st 1005 97.9%
2022 95.52 24th 1102 97.8%
2023 95.96 17th 1198 98.6%
2024 96.79 9th 1204 99.3%
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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 Knapp Forest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 512 4 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 691 3 9 4 3 n/a n/a 0 710
2006 670 8 25 7 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2007 654 8 26 8 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2008 653 11 24 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 696
2009 651 9 31 9 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2010 629 14 27 6 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2011 584 13 27 3 0 2 1 0 630
2012 595 12 29 11 1 0 4 0 652
2013 579 16 33 17 1 0 5 0 651
2014 586 11 44 15 0 0 16 0 672
2015 572 8 37 20 0 0 25 0 662
2016 577 6 41 29 0 0 28 0 681
2017 566 8 43 27 0 0 22 0 666
2018 571 8 49 23 0 0 20 0 671
2019 584 7 46 21 0 0 31 0 689
2020 581 7 49 21 0 0 31 0 689
2021 470 7 40 17 1 0 27 0 562
2022 490 7 46 16 1 0 30 0 590
2023 473 4 46 16 0 0 33 0 572
2024 465 1 42 14 0 0 35 0 557

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 Knapp Forest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 524 2.6 201.5 1.9
2005 710 34.0 20.9 3.1
2006 710 36.3 19.6 3.7
2007 696 38.8 17.9 5.2
2008 696 39.1 17.8 4.3
2009 700 36.5 19.2 6.6
2010 676 40.3 16.7 7.1
2011 630 36.1 17.4 7.5
2012 652 36.5 17.8 6.7
2013 651 35.6 18.2 7.8
2014 672 37.8 17.7 6.1
2015 662 37.0 17.8 5
2016 681 37.0 18.4 3.5
2017 666 35.4 18.7 3.5
2018 671 35.6 18.8 4.8
2019 689 35.9 19.1 5.5
2020 689 37.7 18.2 5.2
2021 562 30.7 18.3 7.5
2022 590 33.0 17.8 5.6
2023 572 31.7 18.0 7.7
2024 557 30.0 18.5 7

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 Knapp Forest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 524 2.6 201.5 1.9
2005 710 34.0 20.9 3.1
2006 710 36.3 19.6 3.7
2007 696 38.8 17.9 5.2
2008 696 39.1 17.8 4.3
2009 700 36.5 19.2 6.6
2010 676 40.3 16.7 7.1
2011 630 36.1 17.4 7.5
2012 652 36.5 17.8 6.7
2013 651 35.6 18.2 7.8
2014 672 37.8 17.7 6.1
2015 662 37.0 17.8 5
2016 681 37.0 18.4 3.5
2017 666 35.4 18.7 3.5
2018 671 35.6 18.8 4.8
2019 689 35.9 19.1 5.5
2020 689 37.7 18.2 5.2
2021 562 30.7 18.3 7.5
2022 590 33.0 17.8 5.6
2023 572 31.7 18.0 7.7
2024 557 30.0 18.5 7

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 Knapp Forest Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $419 (4.3%) $9,383 (95.7%) $9,802
2020 $376 (3.6%) $10,033 (96.4%) $10,408
2021 $833 (7.4%) $10,436 (92.6%) $11,269
2022 $704 (5.8%) $11,527 (94.2%) $12,231
2023 $710 (5.5%) $12,199 (94.5%) $12,909

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Knapp Forest Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 16th of 1470 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knapp Forest Elementary School)59.177.1
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Public Schools)60.965.5
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Knapp Forest Elementary School)64.981.3
 16.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Forest Hills Public Schools)69.374.7
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Knapp Forest Elementary School)79.876.9
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Public Schools)68.170.1
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Knapp Forest Elementary School)78.668.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Forest Hills Public Schools)70.965.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Knapp Forest Elementary School)87.388.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Public Schools)72.274.4
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Knapp Forest Elementary School)83.378.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Forest Hills Public Schools)64.463.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Knapp Forest Elementary School)44.163.6
 19.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Forest Hills Public Schools)29.643.3
 13.7%
   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 Students689572
 17%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian00
Asian4646
Hispanic2116
 23.8%
Pacific Islander00
White584473
 19%
Two or More Races3133
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.5%7.7%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Knapp Forest Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 557 students attended Knapp Forest Elementary School.

Yes! Knapp Forest Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

Students who attend Knapp Forest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eastern Middle School
Middle : Goodwillie Environmental School
High : Eastern High School

Students at Knapp Forest Elementary School are 83% White, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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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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