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Thornapple Elementary School

6932 Bridgewater Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thornapple Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5% in MI
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • 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

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Thornapple Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 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
Thornapple Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornapple Elementary School is 0.39, which is less 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)
#37 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thornapple 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.
75-79%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thornapple 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Thornapple Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Asian
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thornapple Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thornapple Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
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White
77%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thornapple 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
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Thornapple 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
13%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thornapple 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
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thornapple 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 Thornapple Elementary School's ranking?
Thornapple Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Thornapple Elementary School often compared to?
Thornapple Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ada Elementary School, Ridge Park Charter Academy, Lakeside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Thornapple Elementary School?
395 students attend Thornapple Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Thornapple Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornapple Elementary School?
Thornapple Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thornapple Elementary School offer ?
Thornapple Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thornapple Elementary School part of?
Thornapple Elementary School is part of Forest Hills School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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