Northview Public Schools

District Overview
Nestled in a large suburban setting within the Grand Rapids metropolitan region, Northview Public Schools is an active, open traditional public school district headquartered at 4365 Hunsberger Ave NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. According to metrics from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district operates eight individual school facilities that collectively offer a seamless educational continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Functioning as an established, non-charter public school system, Northview serves as a vital anchor for the local community, providing structured academic pathways, robust early childhood foundations, and comprehensive college-and-career preparation.

The district currently educates a diverse student body of 3,173 learners, maintaining a well-resourced instructional framework tailored to student success across all grade levels. To support this population, Northview maintains a substantial professional workforce comprising approximately 373 full-time equivalent teachers, 23 instructional aides, and nearly 369 support staff members, bringing its total operational context to over 765 full-time equivalent personnel. This strong staffing footprint enables low student-to-educator ratios and extensive wrap-around support, offering parents a nurturing academic community, providing students with enriched learning opportunities, and serving researchers as a compelling model of a thriving suburban public school system.
8
Total Schools
3,173
Total Students
372.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northview Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,188
Hispanic351
Black277
Asian21
Two or More330
American Indian6
  • White
    2,188 (69.0%)
  • Hispanic
    351 (11.1%)
  • Two or More
    330 (10.4%)
  • Black
    277 (8.7%)
  • Asian
    21 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Northview Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High3
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:3,173*
Teachers (FTE):372.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.5