How do these districts compare?
| Metric | East Grand Rapids Public Schools | Hamilton Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Hamilton, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 2,946 | 2,905 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 15.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | East Grand Rapids Public Schools | Hamilton Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,738 | $13,025 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| State Revenue | 59.3% | 64.9% |
| Local Revenue | 36.9% | 30.2% |
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Federal State Local
Hamilton Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | East Grand Rapids Public Schools | Hamilton Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.3% | 85.2% |
| African American | 2.0% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 5.9% | 21.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | East Grand Rapids Public Schools | Hamilton Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 28 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 478:1 | 1033:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.1% | 11.2% |
School Types
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Hamilton Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.