- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Congress Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Congress Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261644001636
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Congress Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #43 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Congress Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Congress Elementary ranks #43 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644001636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Congress Elementary held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 261644001636 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 23.7:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: City Middlehigh (955 students)
Congress Elementary held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Congress 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 237
Congress Elementary
237 students
What this shows Congress Elementary reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Congress Elementary compares
Congress Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.7%
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
African American 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Congress 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 Congress Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Middlehigh | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Congress 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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Congress Elementary
How many students attend Congress Elementary?
Congress Elementary has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congress Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Congress Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Congress Elementary?
63.9% of students at Congress Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Congress Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Congress Elementary is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Congress Elementary?
Congress Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Congress Elementary rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Congress Elementary ranks #43 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 Congress 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.