Wealthy School

1961 LAKE DR SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506

www.egrps.org

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wealthy Elementary School is a prominent public school located in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Part of the highly regarded East Grand Rapids Public Schools district, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-regarded for its strong academic curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community atmosphere that prioritizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is situated in a historic and established neighborhood, reflecting the values of the surrounding community, which historically places a high emphasis on educational excellence and extracurricular involvement. Beyond its classroom instruction, Wealthy Elementary is known for active parent engagement and a variety of enrichment opportunities, aiming to prepare students for a seamless transition into the district’s middle and high school programs. For more information, you can visit their official website at [www.egrps.org](http://www.egrps.org).

462

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wealthy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	19
Black	17
Asian	5
Two or More	37

White
384 (83.1%)
Two or More
37 (8.0%)
Hispanic
19 (4.1%)
Black
17 (3.7%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)235-7550
Website:	http://www.egrps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 84