At a glance
Reported students
361
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Thornapple Elementary School: 361 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
16.4:1 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
- 376
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Thornapple Elementary School
Thornapple Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Forest Hills Public Schools. NCES reports 361 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to 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 (77.3%) and Asian (8%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thornapple Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 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
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.3%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black1.4%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
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
Ada Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
293 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 Thornapple 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 Elementary School Elementary · Forest Hills Public Schools | PK–04 | 293 | 1.1 mi |
| Ada Vista Elementary School Elementary · Forest Hills Public Schools | KG–04 | 446 | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Forest Hills Public Schools | PK–04 | 472 | 2.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook Elementary School Elementary · Forest Hills Public Schools | KG–04 | 431 | 2.8 mi |
| Collins Elementary School Elementary · Forest Hills Public Schools | PK–04 | 356 | 3.6 mi |
| Ridge Park Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Ridge Park Charter Academy | KG–08 | 507 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thornapple Elementary School
What grades does Thornapple Elementary School serve?
Thornapple 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 Thornapple Elementary School?
Thornapple Elementary School reported 361 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 376 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thornapple Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 361 students and 22 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 Thornapple Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thornapple 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 Thornapple Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.7% 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 Thornapple Elementary School in?
Thornapple 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 Thornapple Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ada Elementary School (1.1 mi), Ada Vista Elementary School (1.2 mi), Pine Ridge Elementary School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.