Stocking Elementary

148 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stocking Elementary, located in the West Side neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop the character skills necessary for both academic and personal success.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusivity and its efforts to engage families within the local community. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular activities, Stocking Elementary aims to address the diverse learning needs of its student population. Its location on 7th Street NW serves as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing a collaborative approach between teachers, parents, and community partners to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where young learners can build a strong educational base.

148

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stocking Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	61
Black	36
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
61 (41.2 %)
Black
36 (24.3 %)
White
30 (20.3 %)
Two or More
18 (12.2 %)
Asian
2 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-3130
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 26

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stocking Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stocking Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	68	45.9%
Male	80	54.1%

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