Wealthy Elementary School

Aerial view of baseball field at Wealthy Elementary school on Lake Dr in East Grand Rapids.

Alternate view of Wealthy Elementary school on Lake Dr in East Grand Rapids.

Wealthy Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1961 LAKE Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI

East Grand Rapids Public Schools

424 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

Wealthy Elementary School is dedicated to inspiring students to collaborate and grow. Located between Wealthy Street and Lake Drive, it’s centrally located in East Grand Rapids. The school ranks above average in test scores and balances a strong curriculum with enrichment opportunities. The school building was constructed in 1926. Due to its central location, it served as an East Grand Rapids high school until 1963. The welcoming culture of Wealthy Elementary is based on TEAM expectations. This means preparing students to take responsibility, keeping everyone safe, being always respectful and seeking to make a difference. As a National Blue Ribbon School, Wealthy Elementary provides exemplary instruction to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. From Junior Great Books and Poetry Club to band and sports, there are many opportunities for students to enjoy enrichment activities. Wealthy Elementary has provided local students with Spanish language instruction for over 20 years and has hosted a choral music concert for over 40 years. Wealthy Elementary is just one of several elementary schools in the East Grand Rapids Public School District. Dedicated teachers and staff work together to create a culture of opportunity that recognizes the strengths of individual students and prepares them for the future.

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Carlye Allen

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
64%

Reading Proficiency
72%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

72%

Math Proficiency

64%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

18:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

4.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

53.2%

Female

46.8%

White

82.5%

Two or more races

8.7%

Black

3.7%

Hispanic

3.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.9%

School Rankings

#34 Best Public ES Teachers in Michigan

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

9/11/2022

Class sizes at Wealthy have significantly increased over the past years. 27-28 students per class is now the average. Had we known this would happen, we would have moved to Forest Hills or Byron Center where the class size in elementary is closer to 22-23 students per class. The teachers at Wealthy...

5.0 parent

2/29/2020

Our kid learns a ton, comes home happy and curious, and has made lots of friends. Any problems, the teacher and principal have been very responsive. They have 3 outdoor recess every day. Specials are only once per week though and they are all a little over the top with junk food in the school and cl...

1.0 parent

8/22/2019

So terrible that I pulled my son out of this elementary school and wouldn't even subject my other child to it the following year.

5.0 parent

3/16/2014

This is an excellent school with an outstanding young principal with strong values and some truly Outstanding teachers. Student body and parents are open and friendly. It's a well educated community with many professionals, male and female. It would benefit from more diversity. Well run, happy, buzz...

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Wealthy Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Grand Rapids, MI, in the East Grand Rapids neighborhood, and is served by the East Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 424 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Wealthy Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $314,096. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Grand Rapids High School, Empower U, Ottawa Hills High School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wealthy Elementary School.

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