Shawmut Hills School

2550 BURRITT ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Shawmut Hills School, located in the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district, is a K-8 institution known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment while fostering a supportive community. The school places a strong emphasis on character development and student-centered learning, aiming to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. With a focus on both core academic subjects and social-emotional growth, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where diverse learners can thrive and reach their full potential.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Shawmut Hills is recognized for its dedicated faculty and its efforts to maintain active parental and community involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students in enrichment activities, helping to cultivate well-rounded individuals. By focusing on individualized attention and setting high expectations, Shawmut Hills works to ensure that students are not only meeting state standards but are also developing the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for lifelong achievement.

261

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shawmut Hills School
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	89
Black	51
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

Hispanic
89 (34.1 %)
White
86 (33.0 %)
Black
51 (19.5 %)
Two or More
34 (13.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)819-3055
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 33

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 20