CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

Summary:

CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving 448 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and unique environmental science focus.

Academically, CA Frost Environmental Science Academy consistently outperforms the Grand Rapids Public Schools district and the state of Michigan in proficiency across subjects like English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-5th grade ELA proficiency rates ranged from 45% to 51.9%, compared to just 22.2% to 23.6% for the district and 39.6% to 44% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with 34.38% non-White students, is another key differentiator, especially compared to nearby schools like Grandville Cummings Elementary (68.78% White) and Walker Charter Academy (46.85% White).

However, the school faces some challenges, including a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (46.21% receive free or reduced-price lunch) and a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.7% in 2019-2020 to 16.5% in 2022-2023. While still lower than some nearby schools, this is an area the school and Grand Rapids Public Schools district will need to continue monitoring and addressing. Overall, CA Frost Environmental Science Academy stands out as a strong, diverse, and environmentally-focused elementary school in the Grand Rapids area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1460 Laughlin Dr NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2493

(616) 819-2250

District: Grand Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
556^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,860

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 448

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.6%

Hispanic:

15.2%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary ranks better than 62.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.62. (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 Racial makeup is: White (65.6%), Hispanic (15.2%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is 17.7. 17 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is $15,860. 22 elementary schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary 556^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

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 CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	54.36	604^th	1408	57.1%
2021	54.21	461^st	1153	60.0%
2022	58.56	505^th	1344	62.4%
2023	63.63	497^th	1470	66.2%
2024	59.62	556^th	1486	62.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	70.28	230^th	1134	79.7%
2021	62.89	215^th	749	71.3%
2022	41.03	635^th	1099	42.2%
2023	44.94	719^th	1350	46.7%
2024	50.18	632^nd	1381	54.2%

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Rank History for Female students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	47.55	609^th	1171	48.0%
2021	54.42	364^th	902	59.6%
2022	42.79	613^th	1106	44.6%
2023	58.73	479^th	1321	63.7%
2024	54.85	542^nd	1342	59.6%

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Rank History for Male students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	61.66	411^th	1196	65.6%
2021	44.38	482^nd	915	47.3%
2022	59.77	418^th	1139	63.3%
2023	58.00	524^th	1334	60.7%
2024	52.61	594^th	1347	55.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.45	71^st	201	64.7%

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Rank History for White students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	62.81	388^th	1128	65.6%
2021	67.05	286^th	1005	71.5%
2022	78.43	196^th	1102	82.2%
2023	82.61	162^nd	1198	86.5%
2024	71.11	301^st	1204	75.0%

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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 CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	281	53	2	68	2	3	52	461
2020	299	57	1	64	2	2	45	470
2021	305	43	1	64	4	2	43	462
2022	274	48	2	68	3	2	42	439
2023	294	40	1	68	4	0	41	448

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	461	24.2	19.0	51.2
2020	470	28.9	16.2	52.8
2021	462	27.9	16.5	58
2022	439	25.7	17.0	53.8
2023	448	25.2	17.7	46.2

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 CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	461	24.2	19.0	51.2
2020	470	28.9	16.2	52.8
2021	462	27.9	16.5	58
2022	439	25.7	17.0	53.8
2023	448	25.2	17.7	46.2

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 CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,296 (18.2%)	$10,336 (81.8%)	$12,633
2020	$1,781 (14.5%)	$10,543 (85.5%)	$12,324
2021	$2,261 (18.0%)	$10,319 (82.0%)	$12,581
2022	$4,199 (28.0%)	$10,808 (72.0%)	$15,007
2023	$3,931 (24.8%)	$11,929 (75.2%)	$15,860

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on CA Frost Environmental Science Academy 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 604^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 497^th of 1470 Elementary schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary)	59.7	52	7.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	28.2	21.4	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary)	56.9	36	20.9%
3rd Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	26.8	17.9	8.9%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary)	56.2	53.2	3%
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 (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary)	46.6	39.2	7.4%
4th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	17.7	15.2	2.5%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary)	52.6	54.1	1.5%
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%
5th Grade Math (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary)	28.9	36.5	7.6%
5th Grade Math (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	13.5	11.9	1.6%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary)	10.5	29.7	19.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Grand Rapids Public Schools)	6.2	7.6	1.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	461	448	2.8%
African American	53	40	24.5%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	68	68
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	281	294	4.6%
Two or More Races	52	41	21.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.2%	46.2%	5%

Schools Near CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (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	PSAT Mathematics 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	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1460 Laughlin Dr NW	Grand Rapids	49504	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2250	448	25	17.7	46.2%	294 (65.6%)	40 (8.9%)	68 (15.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.2%)	59.6	556^th of 1486 public elementary schools	62.6%		63.6	497^th of 1470 public elementary schools	66.2%	59			51.9	45.6	45.0			46.9	38.0	33.8			50.6		27.5		$15,860	$3,931	$11,929
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	32	10	3.2	65.6%	19 (59.4%)	8 (25.0%)	3 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)
Zinser Elementary School	Public	K-5	3949 Leonard St NW	Grand Rapids	49534	Kent County	Kenowa Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 453-2461	430	27	15.9	38.1%	340 (79.1%)	9 (2.1%)	43 (10.0%)	6 (1.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.7%)	66.8	462^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	68.9%		67.2	438^th of 1470 public elementary schools	70.2%	24			36.1	49.3	52.3			45.8	50.0	54.7			53.1		31.3		$14,134	$1,905	$12,229
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	261	16	16.4	78.9%	86 (33.0%)	51 (19.5%)	89 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (13.0%)	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
Walker Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1801 3 Mile Rd NW	Grand Rapids	49544	Kent County	Walker Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 785-2700	698	38	18.1	53.2%	384 (55.0%)	64 (9.2%)	144 (20.6%)	41 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (9.2%)	78.4	277^th of 1486 public elementary schools	81.4%		83.5	205^th of 1470 public elementary schools	86.1%	72	73.0	46.0	53.2	46.1	60.3	51.4	72.6	67.1	36.8	47.4	50.0	52.1	69.2	49.2	44.9	42.9	$11,637	$1,198	$10,440
Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	4252 3 Mile Rd NW	Grand Rapids	49534	Kent County	Kenowa Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 453-6351	551	36	15.1	54.3%	382 (69.3%)	46 (8.3%)	72 (13.1%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.9%)	48.4	722^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	51.4%		59.6	555^th of 1470 public elementary schools	62.2%	167			39.0	35.9	45.3			48.2	35.9	46.5			38.4		11.6		$15,150	$1,445	$13,705
Grandville Cummings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4261 Schoolcraft St SW	Grand Rapids	49534	Kent County	Grandville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 254-6040	474	28	16.9	31.2%	378 (79.7%)	16 (3.4%)	40 (8.4%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.1%)	84	206^th of 1486 public elementary schools	86.1%		77.6	287^th of 1470 public elementary schools	80.5%	81			74.2	59.7	60.9	56.1		72.7	66.2	53.6	49.1		59.4		23.2		$13,670	$988	$12,682
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	148	9	17.4	91.9%	30 (20.3%)	36 (24.3%)	61 (41.2%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (12.2%)								(n/a)					12.0			15.4									$17,605	$4,417	$13,189
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	639	34	18.6	93.3%	81 (12.7%)	176 (27.5%)	308 (48.2%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (10.3%)	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
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	256	20	12.6	88.3%	34 (13.3%)	78 (30.5%)	112 (43.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.7%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

What district is CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary in?

Grand Rapids Public Schools

How many students attend CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary.

Is CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary a good school?

CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary ranks 556^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary?

Students at CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary are 66% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 9% African American.

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