Coit Creative Arts Academy

246 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Coit Arts Academy, located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as a unique K-5 elementary school within the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district. As a dedicated arts-integrated institution, the school distinguishes itself by weaving artistic expression into its core academic curriculum. Students at Coit engage in specialized instruction in dance, music, theater, and visual arts, which are designed to enhance critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity across all subject areas.

Beyond its arts-focused mission, Coit Arts Academy acts as a vital community hub in the historic Coit Avenue neighborhood. The school prioritizes a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to find their voice and build confidence through performance and creative projects. By balancing rigorous academic standards with robust opportunities for self-expression, the academy aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed both in the classroom and in their future endeavors.

246

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coit Creative Arts Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	50
Black	73
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

White
87 (35.4%)
Black
73 (29.7%)
Hispanic
50 (20.3%)
Two or More
33 (13.4%)
American Indian
3 (1.2%)

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:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-2390
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 39

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 39