- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Grandville Cummings Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 261647005378 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 13.6:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Grandville High School (1,719 students)
Grandville Cummings Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grandville Cummings Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grandville Hig
Grandville High School
1,719 students
- Grandville Mid
Grandville Middle School
850 students
- Grandville Cen 411
Grandville Century Park Learning Center
411 students
- Grandville Gra 406
Grandville Grand View Elementary School
406 students
- This school 366
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
366 students
- Grandville Sou 287
Grandville South Elementary School
287 students
What this shows Grandville Cummings Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grandville Cummings Elementary School compares
Grandville Cummings Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Grandville Public Schools reports $14,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~366 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.