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.
Wealthy Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1961 LAKE Dr SE,
Grand Rapids, MI
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Carlye Allen
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
GreatSchools Rating
10
5
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%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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.
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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About East Grand Rapids
List Price Range
$180K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
525
Average Home Value
$318,667
Median Lot Size
16,770 Sq Ft
% Renters
47%
Household Income
$77,329
% of College Grads
39.2%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,871 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Ottawa Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Remington Park
John Collins Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Lake
Hodenpyl Woods
- Lake
- Trails
- Nature Center
Waterfront Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Manhattan Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
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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. The school has a total enrollment of 424 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. 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 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $318,667. 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.