Stocking Elementary

Summary:

Stocking Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving 148 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stocking Elementary faces significant challenges, including a diverse student population with a higher percentage of Hispanic (41.22%) and African American (24.32%) students compared to nearby schools, consistently low academic performance with proficiency rates well below state and district averages, and a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.8% in 2018-2019 to 37.5% in 2022-2023. The school also has a high percentage of students (91.89%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $17,605 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance remains low, suggesting the need for more effective allocation of resources and a more comprehensive approach to improving educational outcomes.

In comparison, nearby schools like Palmer School and Shawmut Hills School have higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism, indicating that the challenges faced by Stocking Elementary may be unique and require a tailored approach to address the specific needs of its student population. The school's declining performance, with its statewide ranking dropping from 536 out of 1,408 Michigan elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,263 out of 1,470 in 2022-2023, suggests the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

863 7th St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5255

(616) 819-3130

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,605

Students who attend Stocking Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Blandford School
	Center for Economicology
	John Ball Park Zoo School
	Westwood Middle School
High:	City MiddleHigh
	Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
	Innovation Central High
	Union High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.9%

African American:

31.1%

White:

19.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stocking Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.7. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Stocking Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.9%), African American (31.1%), White (19.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stocking Elementary is 19.3. 20 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Stocking Elementary employs 8.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stocking Elementary is $17,605. 12 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Stocking Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Grand Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Rapids Public Schools 471^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stocking Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stocking Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	22.22	1258^th	1580	20.4%
2016	26.44	1159^th	1548	25.1%
2017	31.01	1012^th	1466	31.0%
2018	42.45	906^th	1448	37.4%
2019	59.03	536^th	1408	61.9%
2023	12.70	1263^rd	1470	14.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stocking Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	61.70	90^th	270	66.7%
2019	87.16	13^th	117	88.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stocking Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	55.14	634^th	1397	54.6%
2019	79.25	121^st	1134	89.3%
2023	21.61	1091^st	1350	19.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Stocking Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	47.42	804^th	1443	44.3%
2019	76.45	204^th	1171	82.6%
2023	19.71	1069^th	1321	19.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Stocking Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.78	973^rd	1446	32.7%
2019	48.91	601^st	1196	49.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stocking Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.92	42^nd	222	81.1%
2019	87.38	5^th	86	94.2%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stocking Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	66	55	2	128	3	1	27	282
2015	62	74	2	118	2	0	25	283
2016	55	69	2	110	2	0	29	267
2017	63	84	3	113	2	0	25	290
2018	54	74	2	125	1	0	25	281
2019	51	60	2	103	1	0	23	240
2020	38	54	2	100	1	0	20	215
2021	43	51	2	80	1	0	12	189
2022	29	39	2	68	1	0	14	153
2023	30	36	2	61	1	0	18	148
2024	31	50	1	61	0	0	18	161

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 Stocking Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	282	15.0	18.8	95
2015	283	17.0	16.6	96.1
2016	267	18.0	14.8	95.1
2017	290	19.9	14.5	95.2
2018	281	18.9	14.8	89.3
2019	240	14.8	16.2	88.3
2020	215	13.0	16.5	94.4
2021	189	12.6	15.0	92.6
2022	153	11.5	13.3	92.2
2023	148	8.5	17.4	91.9
2024	161	8.3	19.3	93.2

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 Stocking Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	282	15.0	18.8	95
2015	283	17.0	16.6	96.1
2016	267	18.0	14.8	95.1
2017	290	19.9	14.5	95.2
2018	281	18.9	14.8	89.3
2019	240	14.8	16.2	88.3
2020	215	13.0	16.5	94.4
2021	189	12.6	15.0	92.6
2022	153	11.5	13.3	92.2
2023	148	8.5	17.4	91.9
2024	161	8.3	19.3	93.2

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 Stocking Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,375 (16.7%)	$11,846 (83.3%)	$14,221
2020	$2,524 (17.9%)	$11,561 (82.1%)	$14,085
2021	$2,629 (17.6%)	$12,307 (82.4%)	$14,936
2022	$4,726 (27.4%)	$12,541 (72.6%)	$17,267
2023	$4,417 (25.1%)	$13,189 (74.9%)	$17,605

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stocking Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 536^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1263^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	47.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stocking Elementary)	51.4	15.4	36%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	24.4	25.4	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Stocking Elementary)	45.9	12.9	33%
4th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	17.7	13	4.7%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	36.7	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stocking Elementary)	31.8	24	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	26.7	24.5	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	240	148	38.3%
African American	60	36	40%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	103	61	40.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	51	30	41.2%
Two or More Races	23	18	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.3%	91.9%	3.6%

Schools Near Stocking Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stocking Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	863 7th St NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3130	161	8	19.3	93.2%	31 (19.3%)	50 (31.1%)	61 (37.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.2%)								(n/a)				12.0			15.4								$17,605	$4,417	$13,189
Sibley School	Public	PK, KG-5	943 Sibley St NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3100	247	22	11.0	91.9%	34 (13.8%)	90 (36.4%)	104 (42.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.3%)	14.3	1254^th of 1486 public elementary schools	15.6%		13.2	1260^th of 1470 public elementary schools	14.3%	6		22.0		21.2			26.2		11.8			11.8			$19,429	$4,545	$14,885
Harrison Park Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1440 Davis Ave NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2565	605	36	17.0	93.1%	91 (15.0%)	160 (26.4%)	280 (46.3%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (10.7%)	5	1463^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	1.5%		6	1423^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	3.2%	40	31.3	7.5	13.0	4.4	6.5	12.5	4.3	10.3		6.3	8.1	7.4	11.1		$16,363	$4,241	$12,123
Coit Creative Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	617 Coit Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2390	241	20	12.1	77.2%	83 (34.4%)	74 (30.7%)	46 (19.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (14.5%)	38.2	881^st of 1486 public elementary schools	40.7%		24.8	1082^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	26.4%	201		50.0	33.3	39.0			48.7	12.1	20.0			31.7		15.0	$18,473	$4,108	$14,365
East Leonard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	410 Barnett St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2525	174	7	23.5	96.0%	19 (10.9%)	103 (59.2%)	38 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.5%)								(n/a)															$19,682	$5,976	$13,706
Kent Education CenterOakleigh	Public	K-8	2223 Gordon St NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4675	39	10	3.9	59.0%	22 (56.4%)	8 (20.5%)	6 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)								(n/a)
Palmer School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 Palmer St NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2929	184	12	15.7	85.9%	50 (27.2%)	52 (28.3%)	51 (27.7%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (14.7%)	18.1	1197^th of 1486 public elementary schools	19.4%		24.9	1080^th of 1470 public elementary schools	26.5%	117		26.7	29.0	34.2			12.5	25.0	7.3			17.1			$17,944	$4,526	$13,418
Shawmut Hills School	Public	PK, KG-8	2550 Burritt St NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-3055	290	16	18.4	84.8%	95 (32.8%)	66 (22.8%)	99 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.3%)	24.7	1098^th of 1486 public elementary schools	26.1%		22.4	1103^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	25.0%	5	27.8	14.8	30.3	29.7	33.3	21.7	14.8	18.2	13.5			37.8		16.2	$17,605	$4,330	$13,275
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue	Public	PK, KG-6	801 Oakland Ave SW	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2947	661	33	20.2	81.7%	43 (6.5%)	44 (6.7%)	557 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	16.1	1235^th of 1486 public elementary schools	16.9%		18.8	1174^th of 1470 public elementary schools	20.1%	61		17.0	12.3	21.1	32.9		18.0	13.6	14.3	15.8		20.8		10.4	$15,566	$4,085	$11,481
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	409 Lafayette Ave SE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 459-0330	285	16	17.8	34.0%	194 (68.1%)	33 (11.6%)	35 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	84.3	202^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	86.4%		82.5	222^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	84.9%	20		50.0	65.0	75.0			52.1	57.5	52.3			72.7		43.2	$11,781	$1,124	$10,657

Frequently Asked Questions about Stocking Elementary

What schools do graduates of Stocking Elementary attend?

Students who attend Stocking Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blandford School
Middle : Center for Economicology
Middle : John Ball Park Zoo School
Middle : Westwood Middle School
High : City MiddleHigh
High : Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
High : Innovation Central High
High : Union High School

What district is Stocking Elementary in?

Grand Rapids Public Schools

How many students attend Stocking Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended Stocking Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Stocking Elementary?

Students at Stocking Elementary are 38% Hispanic, 31% African American, 19% White, 11% Two or more races.

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