Gerald R Ford Academic Center
- 213 Students
- 13.2 Teachers (FTE)
- 16.1:1 Student:Teacher
- PK–08 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (616)819-2640 Phone
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Gerald R Ford Academic Center
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ D (58.7)
213
Students
13.2
Teachers
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
(616)819-2640
Phone
Gerald R Ford Academic Center is a public Elementary school located in GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, operated by the Grand Rapids Public Schools school district. It serves grades PK–08.
Key statistics: 213 students enrolled; a 16.1:1 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
213.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 43% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.14:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 2% worse
Free Lunch %
85.4%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 55% worse
School Details
School Name
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
NCESSCH ID
261644008528
State School ID
MI-41010-01996
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
851 MADISON AVE SE
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
42.94707
Longitude
-85.65973
Grades Offered
Pre-K
Kindergarten
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
213
Total Students
13.2
Teachers FTE
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 13.2 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 182 | 85.4% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Grand Rapids Public Schools
LEAID
2616440
State LEA ID
MI-41010
Phone
(616)819-2000
Website
http://www.grps.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
GRAND RAPIDS
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$311,470K
Federal Revenue
$63,144K
State Revenue
$137,508K
Local Revenue
$110,818K
Total Expenditure
$304,711K
Instruction Exp.
$129,295K
Support Services
$99,069K
Other Current Exp.
$13,801K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gerald R Ford Academic Center, answered using official NCES data.