William C Abney Academy Elementary

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction GRAND RAPIDS, MI Grades KG–06 City: Midsize Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI SchoolScore™ C (67)
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William C Abney Academy Elementary
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ C (67)
273
Students
19.5
Teachers
14:1
Student:Teacher
(616)454-5541
Phone
http://www.thewcaa.org
Website

William C Abney Academy Elementary is a public charter Elementary school located in GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, operated by the William C. Abney Academy school district. It serves grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 273 students enrolled; a 14:1 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
273.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 27% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 11% better
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 82% worse
School Details
School Name
William C Abney Academy Elementary
NCESSCH ID
260018501065
State School ID
MI-41917-08600
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
1435 FULTON ST E
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49503
County
Kent County
Metro Area
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
2603
State Leg. Upper
26030
State Leg. Lower
26081
Latitude
42.9636
Longitude
-85.6348
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
273
Total Students
👩‍🏫
19.5
Teachers FTE
📐
14:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
19.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)19.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 273 100%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
William C. Abney Academy
LEAID
2600185
State LEA ID
MI-41917
Phone
(616)454-5541
Website
http://thewcaa.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
GRAND RAPIDS
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$5,337K
Federal Revenue
$1,355K
State Revenue
$3,425K
Local Revenue
$557K
Total Expenditure
$5,340K
Instruction Exp.
$2,309K
Support Services
$2,541K
Other Current Exp.
$370K
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about William C Abney Academy Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend William C Abney Academy Elementary?
273 students are enrolled at William C Abney Academy Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does William C Abney Academy Elementary have?
William C Abney Academy Elementary has 19.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1.
What grades does William C Abney Academy Elementary serve?
William C Abney Academy Elementary serves grades KG through 06.
Is William C Abney Academy Elementary a charter school?
William C Abney Academy Elementary is a charter school.
What metro area is William C Abney Academy Elementary located in?
William C Abney Academy Elementary is located in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does William C Abney Academy Elementary belong to?
William C Abney Academy Elementary is part of the William C. Abney Academy school district.
How much does William C. Abney Academy spend per student?
The William C. Abney Academy district spends approximately $19,560,440 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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