River City Scholars Charter Academy

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction GRAND RAPIDS, MI Grades KG–08 City: Midsize Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI SchoolScore™ B (75)
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River City Scholars Charter Academy
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ B (75)
286
Students
25.1
Teachers
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
(616)248-3390
Phone
http://rivercity.heritageacademies.com
Website

Located in GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (ZIP 49507), River City Scholars Charter Academy is a Elementary school with charter status serving grades KG–08 in the River City Scholars Charter Academy district.

Key statistics: 286 students enrolled; a 11.4:1 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
286.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 23% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.41:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 28% better
Free Lunch %
95.8%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 74% worse
School Details
School Name
River City Scholars Charter Academy
NCESSCH ID
260103108338
State School ID
MI-41928-01395
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
944 EVERGREEN ST 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
42.936
Longitude
-85.6446
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
286
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.1
Teachers FTE
📐
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 274 95.8%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
River City Scholars Charter Academy
LEAID
2601031
State LEA ID
MI-41928
Phone
(616)248-3390
Website
http://www.nhaschools.com/schools/river-city-scholars-charter-academy/en
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
GRAND RAPIDS
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$6,336K
Federal Revenue
$1,069K
State Revenue
$3,649K
Local Revenue
$1,618K
Total Expenditure
$6,561K
Instruction Exp.
$2,634K
Support Services
$3,620K
Other Current Exp.
$1K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of River City Scholars Charter Academy

1
Gerald Dawkins Academy
GRAND RAPIDS · Elementary
0.5 mi
2
Dickinson Academy
GRAND RAPIDS · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
Hope Academy of West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS · Other
0.9 mi
4
Mulick Park Elementary School
GRAND RAPIDS · Elementary
0.9 mi
5
Southeast Career Pathways
GRAND RAPIDS · High
0.9 mi
6
Shared Time
GRAND RAPIDS · Other
1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about River City Scholars Charter Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend River City Scholars Charter Academy?
286 students are enrolled at River City Scholars Charter Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does River City Scholars Charter Academy have?
River City Scholars Charter Academy has 25.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does River City Scholars Charter Academy serve?
River City Scholars Charter Academy serves grades KG through 08.
Is River City Scholars Charter Academy a charter school?
River City Scholars Charter Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is River City Scholars Charter Academy located in?
River City Scholars Charter Academy is located in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does River City Scholars Charter Academy belong to?
River City Scholars Charter Academy is part of the River City Scholars Charter Academy school district.
How much does River City Scholars Charter Academy spend per student?
The River City Scholars Charter Academy district spends approximately $22,940,559 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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