Gerald Dawkins Academy

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction GRAND RAPIDS, MI Grades KG–05 City: Midsize Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI SchoolScore™ B (75)
  • 152 Students
  • 13.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 11.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (517)281-8626 Phone

Gerald Dawkins Academy is a public charter Elementary school located in GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, operated by the Gerald Dawkins Academy school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 152 students enrolled; a 11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
152.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 59% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.69:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 26% better
Free Lunch %
96.7%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 76% worse
School Details
School Name
Gerald Dawkins Academy
NCESSCH ID
268099909053
State School ID
MI-41932-04306
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1050 FISK ST SE STE 1
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49507
County
Kent County
Metro Area
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
2603
State Leg. Upper
26029
State Leg. Lower
26082
Latitude
42.94258
Longitude
-85.64266
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
152
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 147 96.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Gerald Dawkins Academy
LEAID
2680999
State LEA ID
MI-41932
Phone
(517)281-8626
Website
http://dawkinsacademy.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
GRAND RAPIDS
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District Finance (F-33)

Finance data not available for this district.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gerald Dawkins Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Gerald Dawkins Academy?
152 students are enrolled at Gerald Dawkins Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Gerald Dawkins Academy have?
Gerald Dawkins Academy has 13.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Gerald Dawkins Academy serve?
Gerald Dawkins Academy serves grades KG through 05.
Is Gerald Dawkins Academy a charter school?
Gerald Dawkins Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Gerald Dawkins Academy located in?
Gerald Dawkins Academy is located in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Gerald Dawkins Academy belong to?
Gerald Dawkins Academy is part of the Gerald Dawkins Academy school district.
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