Kent Hills Elementary

1445 EMERALD AVE NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kent Hills School is a public elementary school located in the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a community-oriented environment. The campus is situated in a residential area, positioning it as a local hub for families living in the northeast section of the city.

The school is noted for its commitment to the district’s "Theme School" and neighborhood initiatives, which often emphasize student-centered learning and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the GRPS system, Kent Hills utilizes a variety of academic interventions and support services to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere and prioritizing student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

370

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kent Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	77
Black	218
Asian	1
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	1

Black
218 (58.9%)
Hispanic
77 (20.8%)
White
37 (10.0%)
Two or More
36 (9.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-2727
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 80

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 48