Enrollment
366
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grandville Cummings Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261647005378
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandville Cummings Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #21 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandville Cummings Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandville Cummings Elementary School ranks #21 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grandville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261647005378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandville Cummings Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandville Cummings Elementary School
Grandville Cummings Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 366 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 366 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 513 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Grand Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside City Middlehigh (955 students): Grandville Cummings Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 24.5:1).
Grandville Public Schools also operates Grandville High School (1,719 students) and Grandville Middle School (850 students) alongside Grandville Cummings Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grandville Cummings Elementary School compares
Grandville Cummings Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$12,406
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Grandville Cummings Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandville Public Schools, which includes Grandville Cummings Elementary School.
$12,406
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 50.7%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Grandville Cummings Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandville Century Park Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandville Grand View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandville South Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandville Cummings Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grandville Cummings Elementary School
How many students attend Grandville Cummings Elementary School?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandville Cummings Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandville Cummings Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grandville Cummings Elementary School?
28.3% of students at Grandville Cummings Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandville Cummings Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grandville Cummings Elementary School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandville Cummings Elementary School?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grandville Cummings Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandville Cummings Elementary School ranks #21 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.
Is Grandville Cummings Elementary School a good school?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Grandville Public Schools?
Besides Grandville Cummings Elementary School, Grandville Public Schools also operates Grandville High School (1,719 students), Grandville Middle School (850 students), and Grandville Century Park Learning Center (411 students). See the Grandville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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