Congress Elementary

Congress Elementary on Baldwin, Playground.

Congress Elementary

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

940 Baldwin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

East Hills Neighborhood

Grand Rapids Public Schools

4.0

5.0

172 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Erek Kooyman

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
48%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

48%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 13	Full Time Teachers 13
Teachers in First or Second Year 15.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 51.6%	Male 48.4%
Black 38.6%	White 32.5%
Hispanic 19.9%	Two or more races 8.1%
Asian <1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 NicheUser

6/27/2016

The student population is highly diverse with significant opportunities for cultural enrichment and exposure for kids. Both teachers and school administration are highly engaged and proactive. Communication with parents is fantastic.

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5.0 parent

11/20/2023

All three of my children have either attended or are currently attending. I am so impressed with the welcoming environment, appropriate expectations, and amazing teachers. My children love seeing their old teachers who remember everything about them, many many years later. The other parents at the s...

5.0 parent

4/22/2019

3rd year of my children attending Congress and I must say I've seen growth in both of my kids as learners. Much of that is contributed to the excellent job their teachers do in getting to know their students personally. It allows them to get the full picture of each student.

5.0 parent

2/25/2016

This school is amazing. I was nervous for my teeny little girl to start kindergarten in such a big imposing building, but once inside it is bright, welcoming, and full of an amazing staff. She instantly was welcomed as part of a family, and was happy every single day.Additionally, as a parent, I was...

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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6th to 12th
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Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 East Hills

Congress Elementary is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Grand Rapids, MI and is served by the Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 172 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Congress Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $361,827. Discover additional schools in the area, like Empower U, Grand Rapids Montessori Academy, Innovation Central High School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Congress Elementary.

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