Grand River Academy

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Charter School 727 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Grand River Academy, located in Livonia, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Managed by National Heritage Academies, the school places a heavy emphasis on a "moral focus" curriculum, which seeks to integrate character development—such as respect, integrity, and perseverance—alongside rigorous academic instruction. The school is designed to provide a structured, college-preparatory environment, aiming to build a strong foundation for students before they transition to high school.

The academy prioritizes a partnership between educators, students, and parents to foster a supportive learning community. Academically, the curriculum is aligned with state standards and focuses on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science. By combining this academic core with a focus on moral values and extracurricular opportunities, Grand River Academy strives to develop the "whole child," preparing students not only for future educational success but also for responsible citizenship within their community.

727

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand River Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	28
Black	573
Asian	18
Two or More	90

Black
573 (78.8%)
Two or More
90 (12.4%)
Hispanic
28 (3.9%)
White
18 (2.5%)
Asian
18 (2.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand River Academy
Phone:	(248)893-6100
Website:	http://www.nhaschools.com/schools/grand-river-academy/en
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	539
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 79

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 77