Thornapple Elementary School

6932 BRIDGEWATER DR SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

www.fhps.net

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Thornapple Elementary School, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a key component of the highly regarded Forest Hills Public Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. Its curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and personal growth, aligning with the district’s broader commitment to preparing students for future success in a diverse and evolving world.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the Forest Hills district, which emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community. With a focus on social-emotional learning alongside core academic standards, Thornapple Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel valued and challenged. Its location in the Bridgewater neighborhood makes it a central hub for local families, maintaining a focus on community engagement and student well-being.

361

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornapple Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	20
Black	5
Asian	29
Two or More	28

White
279 (77.3%)
Asian
29 (8.0%)
Two or More
28 (7.8%)
Hispanic
20 (5.5%)
Black
5 (1.4%)

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)493-8920
Website:	http://www.fhps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 52

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 81