Brookwood Elementary School

5465 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brookwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brookwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Brookwood Elementary School's student population of 363 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Brookwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookwood Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1440 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brookwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brookwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
11%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
9%
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Black
43%
18%
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White
22%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookwood Elementary School's ranking?
Brookwood Elementary School is ranked #1440 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Brookwood Elementary School?
363 students attend Brookwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Brookwood Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookwood Elementary School?
Brookwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brookwood Elementary School offer ?
Brookwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookwood Elementary School part of?
Brookwood Elementary School is part of Kentwood School District.
In what neighborhood is Brookwood Elementary School located?
Brookwood Elementary School is located in the Ridgebrook neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Ridgebrook.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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