New Branches Charter Academy

3662 POINSETTIA AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508

www.newbranches.org

Charter School 358 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

New Branches Charter Academy, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The academy is managed by Choice Schools Associates and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. Their educational philosophy emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and a "whole child" approach, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its focus on building strong relationships between students, staff, and families, aiming to create a close-knit community atmosphere. By utilizing a rigorous curriculum paired with individualized instruction, New Branches strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. They prioritize transparency and parental involvement, encouraging families to play an active role in the educational process to help every student reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing school climate.

358

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Branches Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	90
Black	184
Asian	24
Two or More	28

Black
184 (51.4 %)
Hispanic
90 (25.1 %)
White
32 (8.9 %)
Two or More
28 (7.8 %)
Asian
24 (6.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Branches Charter Academy
Phone:	(616)243-6221
Website:	http://www.newbranches.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 24