Gerald R Ford Academic Center
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507 · Grand Rapids Public Schools
#1349 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#45723 of 50,301 nationally
About Gerald R Ford Academic Center
Gerald R Ford Academic Center is a public elementary located in Grand Rapids, in the Grand Rapids Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 213 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1349th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (38th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 213.
There are 106 schools in Grand Rapids; Gerald R Ford Academic Center ranks 74th of 99 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gerald R Ford Academic Center by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gerald R Ford Academic Center
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
287 students · 942 m away
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 6–12
494 students · 993 m away
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
299 students · 1.0 km away
Southwest MiddleHigh Academia Bilingue
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 7–12
378 students · 1.4 km away
Gerald Dawkins Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
152 students · 1.5 km away
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
661 students · 1.7 km away
Grand Rapids Public Museum High
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
267 students · 1.7 km away
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Grand Rapids · Charter other · Grades PK–12
284 students · 1.7 km away
River City Scholars Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
286 students · 1.7 km away
Dickinson Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
224 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
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214 students
Gladys Dillon Elementary School
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215 students
Webster Kindergarten Center
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Scottville Elementary School
Scottville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gerald R Ford Academic Center a good school?
Gerald R Ford Academic Center has a Success Index (US) of 18.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1349 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gerald R Ford Academic Center rank in Michigan?
Gerald R Ford Academic Center ranks #1349 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #45723 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gerald R Ford Academic Center?
Gerald R Ford Academic Center had 213 students in 2025.
Is Gerald R Ford Academic Center a elementary school or a high school?
Gerald R Ford Academic Center is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gerald R Ford Academic Center?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gerald R Ford Academic Center; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.