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Gerald R Ford Academic Center

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grades PreK to 8 · Grand Rapids Public Schools

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About Gerald R Ford Academic Center

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Gerald R Ford Academic Center is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 213 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Grand Rapids. With about 13.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.1 students per teacher. Grand Rapids Public Schools runs 48 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Kent County. There are 117 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	851 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone	(616) 819-2640
School district	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	213
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	13.2
Students per teacher	16.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Kent County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 261644008528). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Covenant High School Grand RapidsCharter · Grades 9 to 12Grand Rapids · 0.5 mi Grand Rapids Child Discovery CenterCharter · Grades K to 5Grand Rapids · 0.6 mi Grand Rapids University Preparatory AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12Grand Rapids · 0.6 mi Martin Luther King Leadership AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 8Grand Rapids · 0.6 mi Southeast Career PathwaysPublic · Grades 9 to 12Grand Rapids · 0.7 mi Catholic Central High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Grand Rapids · 0.8 mi Southwest MiddleHigh Academia BilinguePublic · Grades 7 to 12Grand Rapids · 0.9 mi Gerald Dawkins AcademyCharter · Grades K to 5Grand Rapids · 0.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Gerald R Ford Academic Center serve?

Gerald R Ford Academic Center serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Gerald R Ford Academic Center?

Gerald R Ford Academic Center reported 213 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerald R Ford Academic Center?

About 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 213 students and 13.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Gerald R Ford Academic Center a public or charter school?

Gerald R Ford Academic Center is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Gerald R Ford Academic Center in?

Gerald R Ford Academic Center is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/grand-rapids-public-schools/

Where is Gerald R Ford Academic Center located?

Gerald R Ford Academic Center is at 851 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. The phone number is (616) 819-2640.

How many other schools are near Gerald R Ford Academic Center?

There are 117 other schools within 5 miles of Gerald R Ford Academic Center in our directory.