- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261644008880
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #25 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary ranks #25 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644008880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 261644008880 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 19:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: City Middlehigh (955 students)
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- City Middlehig
City Middlehigh
955 students
- Union High Sch
Union High School
881 students
- Harrison Park
Harrison Park Academy
708 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
661 students
- Grand Rapids U
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
494 students
- This school
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
476 students
What this shows Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary compares
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $17,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Middlehigh | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
How many students attend Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary?
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary?
41.7% of students at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary?
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary ranks #25 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary, Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates City Middlehigh (955 students), Union High School (881 students), and Harrison Park Academy (708 students). See the Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.