KenOSha Park Elementary

1353 VAN AUKEN ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508

123 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kenosha Park Elementary, located at 1353 Van Auken St SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as a local educational hub within the Kentwood Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes the academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational learning in core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for long-term success while encouraging a sense of belonging within the local community.

In addition to its academic focus, Kenosha Park Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic growth of its learners. The school environment is designed to be collaborative, often involving parents and local stakeholders to create a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of classroom initiatives and supportive extracurricular efforts, the school strives to instill values of curiosity, respect, and responsibility in its students, helping them navigate their early academic years with confidence.

123

Total Students

6.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KenOSha Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	24
Black	77
Asian	3
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

Black
77 (62.6 %)
Hispanic
24 (19.5 %)
White
10 (8.1 %)
Two or More
8 (6.5 %)
Asian
3 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-2696
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 19

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 16