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
42%

Reading Proficiency
52%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

15.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

51.8%

Male

48.2%

White

37.2%

Hispanic

27.7%

Black

27.2%

Two or more races

4.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 NicheUser

6/27/2016

Congress offers cross-country, basketball, soccer, strings, spanish and yoga/mindfulness for its students. Congress also provides significant time each day for recesses and outdoor exercise.

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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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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 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Congress Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $355,261. 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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