Northern Trails 56 School

3777 LEONARD ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

www.fhps.net

520 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Northern Trails 56 is a specialized intermediate school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving students specifically in the 5th and 6th grades. Part of the highly-regarded Forest Hills Public Schools (FHPS) district, the school acts as a transitional bridge between elementary education and middle school. Its curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of pre-adolescents, focusing on fostering academic independence while maintaining a supportive, nurturing environment.

Beyond core academics, Northern Trails 56 is known for its emphasis on community and character development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests and build social-emotional skills. By leveraging the resources of the Forest Hills district, the school provides a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of secondary school, all while housed in a facility tailored to its specific grade-level demographic.

520

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Trails 56 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	60
Black	28
Asian	47
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
346 (66.5%)
Hispanic
60 (11.5%)
Asian
47 (9.0%)
Two or More
38 (7.3%)
Black
28 (5.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forest Hills Public Schools
Phone:	(616)493-8990
Website:	http://www.fhps.net
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Grade 5 262

Grade 6 258