At a glance
Reported students
293
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Ada Elementary School: 293 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 334
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Ada Elementary School
Ada Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Ada. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Forest Hills Public Schools. NCES reports 293 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.5%) and Asian (9.2%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ada Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.5%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black1.4%
- Asian9.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Forest Hills Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Collins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
356 reported students
Thornapple Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
361 reported students
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
431 reported students
Orchard View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
439 reported students
Ada Vista Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
446 reported students
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
472 reported students
Public schools near Ada Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Vista Elementary School Elementary · Forest Hills Public Schools | KG–04 | 446 | 0.1 mi |
| Thornapple Elementary School Elementary · Forest Hills Public Schools | PK–04 | 361 | 1.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook Elementary School Elementary · Forest Hills Public Schools | KG–04 | 431 | 3.2 mi |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Forest Hills Public Schools | PK–04 | 472 | 3.3 mi |
| Collins Elementary School Elementary · Forest Hills Public Schools | PK–04 | 356 | 3.4 mi |
| Ridge Park Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Ridge Park Charter Academy | KG–08 | 507 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ada Elementary School
What grades does Ada Elementary School serve?
Ada Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Forest Hills Public Schools.
How many students attend Ada Elementary School?
Ada Elementary School reported 293 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 334 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ada Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 293 students and 24.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ada Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ada Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Forest Hills Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ada Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
10.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ada Elementary School in?
Ada Elementary School is part of Forest Hills Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ada Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ada Vista Elementary School (0.1 mi), Thornapple Elementary School (1.1 mi), Meadow Brook Elementary School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.