Knapp Forest Elementary School

4243 KNAPP VALLEY DR NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

www.fhps.net

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Knapp Forest Elementary School, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a highly regarded institution within the Forest Hills Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment, the school serves a diverse community of learners from kindergarten through fourth grade. The curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources to ensure students are well-prepared for their future academic journeys.

Beyond academics, Knapp Forest is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a nurturing atmosphere where teachers and staff prioritize the social-emotional well-being of their students alongside core educational standards. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and maintaining a close-knit school culture, Knapp Forest aims to create an engaging, inclusive, and supportive space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

520

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knapp Forest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	19
Black	1
Asian	37
Two or More	26

White
437 (84.0%)
Asian
37 (7.1%)
Two or More
26 (5.0%)
Hispanic
19 (3.7%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Forest Hills Public Schools
Phone:	(616)493-8980
Website:	http://www.fhps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 61

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 87