The Rockin' Red Hawks take over Kent Hills Elementary. This small public school is located on Emerald Avenue Northeast in the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The student population is around 200 and the school serves grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Kent Hills Elementary also offers virtual instruction for students. Grand Rapids Public Schools offer foundational art courses to students in K-8 with a focus on visual arts and media.
As a public school in the Grand Rapids Public School system, students can take part in organized sports with their mascot being the Rockin' Red Hawks. Extracurricular activities like choir, band and orchestra are also available to interested students. Students at Kent Hills play and learn in the vast open green space and the school's recently updated playground, complete with a climbing wall, swings, slides and a gaga pit. The school's staff takes pride in ensuring their students feel challenged, supported and safe in a nurturing environment where all students can achieve their maximum potential.
Kent Hills School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
1445 Emerald Ave NE,
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Benjamin Rodgers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.4%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
54%
Female
46%
Black
54%
Hispanic
22.8%
White
13.2%
Two or more races
9.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/22/2022
This school is awesome! The teachers are very experienced and respond to concerns promptly. There is a huge playground and green space that my students love. My children have loved their time at Kent Hills especially their focus on reading!
2/5/2015
The Principal is Absolutely Horrible, The Staff is Nice, The Scores are Low Truly have not had A Good Experience at this School at All..This school does not even seen like it gets no Attention and My Children will not be attending Next Year...They need to look for A More Friendly Approachable Princi...
12/2/2014
The teachers are very supportive! The principal really cares about her school. The interests of the students is her highest concern weather it comes to learning, safely, or having fun. I feel this school is very invested in my children. It also pays to get involved and not only be a part of your chi...
10/8/2013
My daughter's love kent hills, they always talk about the staff and new friends they have made. I feel it was a great decision to let them attend, I can't wait to attend all school activities with my children.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$199K - $604K
Homes For Sale
42
Average Home Value
$301,165
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
29%
Household Income
$75,438
% of College Grads
34.7%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,419 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
36.4%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Riverside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
Aberdeen Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Sweet Street Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Huff Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Briggs Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Grand Rapids Veterans Home Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
North East Citizens Action
A Grand Rapids suburb with large yards, interstate access and a local library
Kent Hills School 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. The school has a total enrollment of 174 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Kent Hills School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $301,165. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bethany Based School, City High Middle School, Empower U, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kent Hills School.