- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Knapp Forest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261461001550
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knapp Forest Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Knapp Forest Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knapp Forest Elementary School ranks #6 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Forest Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261461001550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Knapp Forest Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261461001550 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 16.8:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High School (1,088 students)
Knapp Forest Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Knapp Forest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High School
1,088 students
- Central High S
Central High School
999 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
768 students
- Eastern Middle
Eastern Middle School
528 students
- This school
Knapp Forest Elementary School
520 students
- Northern Trail
Northern Trails 56 School
520 students
What this shows Knapp Forest Elementary School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knapp Forest Elementary School compares
Knapp Forest 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 88% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$14,433
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Knapp Forest Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forest Hills Public Schools reports $14,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knapp Forest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Trails 56 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knapp Forest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knapp Forest Elementary School
How many students attend Knapp Forest Elementary School?
Knapp Forest Elementary School has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knapp Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knapp Forest Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% higher 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 Knapp Forest Elementary School?
6.3% of students at Knapp Forest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knapp Forest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Knapp Forest Elementary School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knapp Forest Elementary School?
Knapp Forest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Knapp Forest Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Knapp Forest Elementary School ranks #6 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 Forest Hills Public Schools?
Besides Knapp Forest Elementary School, Forest Hills Public Schools also operates Northern High School (1,088 students), Central High School (999 students), and Eastern High School (768 students). See the Forest Hills Public Schools district page for the complete list.