Knapp Charter Academy

1759 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Knapp Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Knapp Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Knapp Charter Academy's student population of 430 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
430 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Knapp Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knapp Charter Academy is 0.75, 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)
#1918 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Knapp Charter Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Knapp Charter Academy 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%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Knapp Charter Academy 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.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Knapp Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Knapp Charter Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Knapp Charter Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Knapp Charter Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Knapp Charter Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
35%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Knapp Charter Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Knapp Charter Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Knapp Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Knapp Charter Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Knapp Charter Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Knapp Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Knapp Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knapp Charter Academy's ranking?
Knapp Charter Academy is ranked #1918 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Knapp Charter Academy often compared to?
Knapp Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Knapp Charter Academy?
430 students attend Knapp Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Knapp Charter Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knapp Charter Academy?
Knapp Charter Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Knapp Charter Academy offer ?
Knapp Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Knapp Charter Academy part of?
Knapp Charter Academy is part of Knapp Charter Academy School District.

School Reviews

5   10/22/2020
I went to this school until fifth grade. Truly I love the staff and all the students i had as friends. It''s an amazing school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Addy Lammer

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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