Congress Elementary

940 BALDWIN ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506

237 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Congress Elementary School is a public school located in the Eastown neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, it is part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for a diverse student body. The building itself is a historic structure that serves as a central hub for neighborhood families.

Academically, Congress Elementary focuses on developing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning into the daily curriculum. The school prioritizes individualized instruction and utilizes a variety of programs to meet the unique needs of its students, often benefiting from its proximity to other community resources in the Grand Rapids area. With an emphasis on parent involvement and community partnerships, Congress Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success by creating a safe and engaging educational experience.

237

Total Students

11.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Congress Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	60
Black	67
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
94 (39.7%)
Black
67 (28.3%)
Hispanic
60 (25.3%)
Two or More
14 (5.9%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-2201
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 64

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 38