William C. Abney Academy

Located at 1435 Fulton St E in Grand Rapids, Michigan, William C. Abney Academy is an open, independent charter district operating within a midsize city setting in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metropolitan area. Functioning as a single operational school site that serves as its own local educational agency for federal programs, the academy offers instruction spanning kindergarten through sixth grade. The district serves a total enrollment of 273 students, comprising 139 female and 134 male learners. Student distribution across the offered levels includes 54 students in kindergarten, 33 in first grade, 41 in second grade, 47 in third grade, 42 in fourth grade, 26 in fifth grade, and 30 in sixth grade.

Demographically, the student body includes 244 Black students, 14 Hispanic students, 12 students of two or more races, 2 White students, and 1 Pacific Islander student. To manage its operations and educational programs, the district utilizes a total workforce of 74.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes 39 FTE teachers, 1.5 FTE instructional aides, and 34.1 FTE support staff personnel. Located within U.S. Congressional District 2603, State Senate District 26030, and State House District 26081, William C. Abney Academy offers direct contact and further information through its website at http://thewcaa.org or via phone at (616) 454-5541.