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Glenwood Elementary School

912 Silverleaf St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glenwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Glenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Glenwood Elementary School's student population of 406 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Glenwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenwood Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1843 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Glenwood Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
11%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Glenwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Glenwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glenwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Glenwood Elementary School is ranked #1843 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?
406 students attend Glenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Glenwood Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glenwood Elementary School offer ?
Glenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenwood Elementary School part of?
Glenwood Elementary School is part of Kentwood School District.
In what neighborhood is Glenwood Elementary School located?
Glenwood Elementary School is located in the Ridgebrook neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Ridgebrook.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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