Grandville Cummings Elementary School

Summary:

Grandville Cummings Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 474 students in grades PK-6 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, part of the highly-ranked Grandville Public Schools district. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, ranking in the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools.

Grandville Cummings Elementary School's strong performance is evident across key metrics. In 2023-2024, 74.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59.6% for the Grandville Public Schools district and 39.6% for the state of Michigan. The school also ranks in the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools for female students, male students, White students, and even students from low socioeconomic backgrounds - an impressive feat given the school's relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests Grandville Cummings is effectively supporting the academic achievement of all its students.

While the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, its commitment to providing a quality education and strategic use of resources have allowed it to outperform many nearby schools, including Grandville East Elementary, Grandville Central Elementary, and several schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools district. This suggests Grandville Cummings Elementary is a standout option for families in the region seeking a high-performing elementary school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4261 Schoolcraft St SW
       Grand Rapids, MI  49534-5722


(616) 254-6040

District: Grandville Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,670 Help


Students who attend Grandville Cummings Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Grandville Middle School
High:    Grandville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.7%
Hispanic:
8.4%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grandville Cummings Elementary School ranks better than 86.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Grandville Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.97. (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 Racial makeup is: White (79.7%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grandville Cummings Elementary School is 16.9. 5 elementary schools in the Grandville Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Grandville Cummings Elementary School employs 27.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grandville Cummings Elementary School is $13,670. 5 elementary schools in the Grandville Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grandville Cummings Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grandville Cummings Elementary School 206th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Grandville Cummings Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grandville Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grandville Public Schools 83rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grandville Cummings Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Grandville Cummings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.03 801st 1545 48.2%
2007 69.81 458th 1565 70.7%
2008 78.38 257th 1577 83.7%
2009 76.82 302nd 1589 81.0%
2010 79.94 144th 1552 90.7%
2011 77.62 263rd 1552 83.1%
2012 67.42 486th 1566 69.0%
2013 73.95 361st 1563 76.9%
2014 70.93 403rd 1533 73.7%
2015 74.64 365th 1580 76.9%
2016 72.27 379th 1548 75.5%
2017 74.80 282nd 1466 80.8%
2018 79.50 284th 1448 80.4%
2019 71.52 344th 1408 75.6%
2021 69.13 283rd 1153 75.5%
2022 76.98 256th 1344 81.0%
2023 77.62 287th 1470 80.5%
2024 83.97 206th 1486 86.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grandville Cummings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.67 167th 1397 88.0%
2019 64.35 320th 1134 71.8%
2021 90.69 21st 749 97.2%
2022 78.90 124th 1099 88.7%
2023 71.24 259th 1350 80.8%
2024 76.37 208th 1381 84.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Grandville Cummings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.22 258th 1443 82.1%
2019 71.68 269th 1171 77.0%
2021 67.18 231st 902 74.4%
2022 72.06 240th 1106 78.3%
2023 73.54 260th 1321 80.3%
2024 81.37 190th 1342 85.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Grandville Cummings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.42 326th 1446 77.5%
2019 62.66 396th 1196 66.9%
2021 64.35 268th 915 70.7%
2022 73.20 264th 1139 76.8%
2023 72.34 321st 1334 75.9%
2024 79.35 215th 1347 84.0%
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Rank History for White students at Grandville Cummings Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.82 263rd 1253 79.0%
2019 65.91 346th 1128 69.3%
2021 66.30 295th 1005 70.6%
2022 73.39 248th 1102 77.5%
2023 74.77 261st 1198 78.2%
2024 82.41 167th 1204 86.1%
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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 Grandville Cummings Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 387 0 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1989 414 3 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1990 351 2 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1991 353 4 4 6 0 n/a n/a 20 387
1992 388 5 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1993 417 6 9 4 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 409 8 8 6 16 n/a n/a 0 447
1995 422 9 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 422 9 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 444 16 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1998 349 8 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 369
1999 350 4 7 7 4 n/a n/a 0 372
2000 369 6 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2001 373 4 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 327 3 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2003 327 3 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2004 303 6 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 285 9 3 14 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2006 353 6 6 15 3 n/a n/a 11 394
2007 362 9 4 14 4 n/a n/a 6 399
2008 326 7 2 13 2 n/a n/a 7 357
2009 329 7 2 15 2 n/a n/a 20 375
2010 441 11 10 15 1 n/a n/a 38 516
2011 424 2 7 35 3 0 20 0 491
2012 429 8 9 43 4 0 18 0 511
2013 410 14 10 45 2 0 21 0 502
2014 431 9 12 35 0 0 24 0 511
2015 430 8 12 37 0 0 25 0 512
2016 414 7 14 30 2 0 26 0 493
2017 395 10 15 38 3 0 28 0 489
2018 395 15 14 41 3 0 28 0 496
2019 409 16 9 38 3 0 38 0 513
2020 384 18 7 43 3 0 32 0 487
2021 373 14 8 34 4 1 34 0 468
2022 403 13 7 38 2 1 26 0 490
2023 378 16 8 40 2 1 29 0 474

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 Grandville Cummings Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 399 n/a n/a n/a
1989 427 n/a n/a 5.2
1990 365 29.0 12.5 5.2
1991 387 n/a n/a n/a
1992 405 n/a n/a 14.6
1993 437 n/a 0.0 15.6
1994 447 21.0 21.3 11.2
1995 451 23.8 18.9 7.3
1996 451 23.8 18.9 7.3
1997 478 24.0 19.9 6.9
1998 369 20.0 18.5 8.9
1999 372 23.0 16.2 8.9
2000 389 22.7 17.1 14.1
2001 392 22.8 17.2 14.8
2002 347 21.0 16.5 15
2003 347 21.0 16.5 15
2004 320 19.5 16.4 19.4
2005 313 19.0 16.5 20.4
2006 394 22.3 17.7 24.3
2007 399 20.3 19.7 23.2
2008 357 19.4 18.4 27.4
2009 375 18.2 20.6 23.4
2010 516 24.6 20.9 31.2
2011 491 23.7 20.6 32.2
2012 511 23.8 21.4 36.6
2013 502 25.8 19.4 37.8
2014 511 26.0 19.6 38.9
2015 512 26.0 19.6 37.3
2016 493 25.0 19.7 30.4
2017 489 24.2 20.2 30.9
2018 496 25.6 19.3 33.9
2019 513 26.2 19.5 25
2020 487 26.9 18.0 35.3
2021 468 31.7 14.7 35.5
2022 490 26.5 18.4 36.1
2023 474 27.9 16.9 31.2

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 Grandville Cummings Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 399 n/a n/a n/a
1989 427 n/a n/a 5.2
1990 365 29.0 12.5 5.2
1991 387 n/a n/a n/a
1992 405 n/a n/a 14.6
1993 437 n/a 0.0 15.6
1994 447 21.0 21.3 11.2
1995 451 23.8 18.9 7.3
1996 451 23.8 18.9 7.3
1997 478 24.0 19.9 6.9
1998 369 20.0 18.5 8.9
1999 372 23.0 16.2 8.9
2000 389 22.7 17.1 14.1
2001 392 22.8 17.2 14.8
2002 347 21.0 16.5 15
2003 347 21.0 16.5 15
2004 320 19.5 16.4 19.4
2005 313 19.0 16.5 20.4
2006 394 22.3 17.7 24.3
2007 399 20.3 19.7 23.2
2008 357 19.4 18.4 27.4
2009 375 18.2 20.6 23.4
2010 516 24.6 20.9 31.2
2011 491 23.7 20.6 32.2
2012 511 23.8 21.4 36.6
2013 502 25.8 19.4 37.8
2014 511 26.0 19.6 38.9
2015 512 26.0 19.6 37.3
2016 493 25.0 19.7 30.4
2017 489 24.2 20.2 30.9
2018 496 25.6 19.3 33.9
2019 513 26.2 19.5 25
2020 487 26.9 18.0 35.3
2021 468 31.7 14.7 35.5
2022 490 26.5 18.4 36.1
2023 474 27.9 16.9 31.2

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 Grandville Cummings Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $543 (6.0%) $8,557 (94.0%) $9,100
2020 $473 (4.7%) $9,527 (95.3%) $10,001
2021 $1,841 (15.3%) $10,170 (84.7%) $12,011
2022 $704 (6.0%) $10,979 (94.0%) $11,683
2023 $988 (7.2%) $12,682 (92.8%) $13,670

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grandville Cummings Elementary School

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 344th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 287th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grandville Cummings Elementary School)58.952.2
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grandville Public Schools)56.658.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Grandville Cummings Elementary School)64.467.6
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Grandville Public Schools)62.565.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grandville Cummings Elementary School)52.773.5
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grandville Public Schools)57.562.7
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Grandville Cummings Elementary School)56.876.5
 19.7%
   4th Grade Math (Grandville Public Schools)55.658.1
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grandville Cummings Elementary School)5058
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grandville Public Schools)63.358.6
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Grandville Cummings Elementary School)53.360
 6.7%
   5th Grade Math (Grandville Public Schools)54.445
 9.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Grandville Cummings Elementary School)18.316
 2.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Grandville Public Schools)23.321.3
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grandville Cummings Elementary School)5447
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Grandville Public Schools)61.154.3
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Grandville Cummings Elementary School)51.739.4
 12.3%
   6th Grade Math (Grandville Public Schools)55.441.1
 14.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students513474
 7.6%
African American1616
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic3840
 5.3%
Pacific Islander01
White409378
 7.6%
Two or More Races3829
 23.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%31.2%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grandville Cummings Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 474 students attended Grandville Cummings Elementary School.

Students at Grandville Cummings Elementary School are 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Grandville Cummings Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grandville Middle School
High : Grandville High School

Grandville Cummings Elementary School ranks 206th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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