Ridge Park Charter Academy

4120 CAMELOT RIDGE DR SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

ridgepark.heritageacademies.com/

Charter School 493 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ridge Park Charter Academy, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated by National Heritage Academies, the school is built upon a philosophy that emphasizes strong moral character, academic excellence, and a partnership between teachers, students, and families. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond, balancing rigorous core academics with a focus on extracurricular opportunities and community involvement.

Central to the school's identity is its "Moral Focus" program, which integrates character education—such as integrity, respect, and responsibility—directly into the daily classroom experience. By fostering a supportive and disciplined learning environment, Ridge Park aims to cultivate not only knowledgeable students but also well-rounded citizens. The academy maintains an active school community, encouraging parental engagement to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to meet high academic expectations.

493

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridge Park Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	70
Black	321
Asian	6
Two or More	40

Black
321 (65.1 %)
Hispanic
70 (14.2 %)
White
56 (11.4 %)
Two or More
40 (8.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ridge Park Charter Academy
Phone:	(616)222-0093
Website:	http://ridgepark.heritageacademies.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	423
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 83

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 36