Discover where students become lifelong learners in the heart of Grandville, Michigan. Grandville Central Elementary School is located on Prairie Street, just north of Wedgewood Park, and prides itself on offering education that’s kind, respectful, responsible and safe. The area blends residential streets and bustling shopping centers to create a thriving community.
The school campus is connected to Wedgewood Park and the Buck Creek Trail, both popular green spaces for area residents to explore and enjoy. Students can learn more about their local community thanks to after-school opportunities, recreation right on their school campus and field trips.
As part of the learning experience at Central Elementary, students from Young Kindergarten through 6th grade participate in social-emotional learning. Experienced coaches provide resources and support for students to learn empathy, communication and community values.
Treehouse Child Care provides before- and after-school childcare as well as support and additional education students for students from Central Elementary, as well as East, West and Cummings elementary schools. In honor of the quality of education at Central, the U.S. Department of Education named Central Elementary an Exemplary High-Performing School and a National Blue Ribbon School.
Central Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
4052 Prairie St SW,
Grandville, MI
Grandville Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Angela Thornburgh
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.8%
GreatSchools Rating
10
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,024:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
77%
Hispanic
14.2%
Black
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/26/2008
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List Price Range
$238K - $897K
Homes For Sale
9
Average Home Value
$352,367
Median Lot Size
13,068 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Average Household Income
$85,571
% of College Grads
41.4%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,879 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Heritage Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Wedgewood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Grills
Lamar Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Mill Race Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Calvin Crest Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Georgetown Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
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Central Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Grandville, MI, in the Grandville neighborhood, and is served by the Grandville Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 241 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Central Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $352,367. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grandville Education Center (03748), Grandville Calvin Christian High School, Grandville High School, and more. Learn more about what Grandville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Elementary School.