Endeavor Elementary

5757 EAST PARIS AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512

www.kentwoodps.org

553 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Endeavor Elementary, located at 5757 East Paris Ave SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a key component of the Kentwood Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader mission of the Kentwood district to provide high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment. Endeavor is committed to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of middle school and beyond.

As part of the Kentwood Public Schools system, the school benefits from the district's extensive resources and its focus on global awareness and community engagement. Endeavor Elementary emphasizes a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the community to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific educational programs, the official district website at [http://www.kentwoodps.org](http://www.kentwoodps.org) serves as the primary hub for updates and resources.

553

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Endeavor Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	76
Black	198
Asian	109
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
198 (35.8%)
White
125 (22.6%)
Asian
109 (19.7%)
Hispanic
76 (13.7%)
Two or More
43 (7.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Kentwood Public Schools
Phone:	(616)554-5241
Website:	http://www.kentwoodps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 112

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 79