Grandville Cummings Elementary School

4261 SCHOOLCRAFT ST SW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534

www.gpsbulldogs.org

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Grandville Cummings Elementary School, located at 4261 Schoolcraft St SW in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a dedicated primary learning institution serving the Grandville Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and building a strong foundation in essential subjects, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors while nurturing their curiosity and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Cummings Elementary plays an active role in the local community by promoting a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. The school environment is designed to provide a well-rounded experience, often incorporating character development and community involvement into the daily school life. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities, the district’s official website at [www.grandville.k12.mi.us](http://www.grandville.k12.mi.us) serves as a central resource for updates and school-wide communications.

366

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grandville Cummings Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	45
Black	12
Asian	9
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
272 (74.3%)
Hispanic
45 (12.3%)
Two or More
27 (7.4%)
Black
12 (3.3%)
Asian
9 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grandville Public Schools
Phone:	(616)254-6040
Website:	http://www.gpsbulldogs.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 100

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 64