Pine Ridge Elementary School

3250 REDFORD DR SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

www.fhps.net

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Pine Ridge Elementary School is a prominent institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Forest Hills Public Schools (FHPS) district. Situated in a residential area on Redford Drive SE, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. As part of one of Michigan's most highly-regarded school districts, Pine Ridge emphasizes the development of the "whole child," integrating a robust core curriculum with programs that encourage social-emotional growth, critical thinking, and community engagement.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture associated with the Forest Hills district, which consistently focuses on innovation and preparing students for future academic success. With a strong commitment to parent-teacher partnership and individualized instruction, Pine Ridge provides a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific mission, extracurricular offerings, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at [www.fhps.net](http://www.fhps.net).

472

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	18
Black	11
Asian	12
Two or More	27

White
404 (85.6%)
Two or More
27 (5.7%)
Hispanic
18 (3.8%)
Asian
12 (2.5%)
Black
11 (2.3%)

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)493-8910
Website:	http://www.fhps.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 87

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 110