Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grandville Cummings Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grandville Cummings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grandville Cummings Elementary School's student population of 474 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grandville Cummings Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grandville Cummings Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#463 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grandville Cummings Elementary School's ranking?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School is ranked #463 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Grandville Cummings Elementary School?
474 students attend Grandville Cummings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Grandville Cummings Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandville Cummings Elementary School?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grandville Cummings Elementary School offer ?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Grandville Cummings Elementary School part of?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School is part of Grandville School District.
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