Zinser Elementary School

3949 Leonard St NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534

430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Zinser Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving as part of the Kenowa Hills Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the development of the "whole child." By emphasizing both rigorous core academics and social-emotional growth, Zinser Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success within and beyond the classroom.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Kenowa Hills community, which prioritizes innovation, student-centered instruction, and strong partnerships between educators and families. With a focus on creating a welcoming school culture, Zinser Elementary utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to encourage student participation and a love for learning. Those looking for more specific information regarding school programs, enrollment, or district initiatives can visit their official website at http://khps.org.

430

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zinser Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	43
Black	9
Asian	6
Two or More	29
American Indian	3

White
340 (79.1 %)
Hispanic
43 (10.0 %)
Two or More
29 (6.7 %)
Black
9 (2.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Phone:	(616)453-2461
Website:	http://khps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
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 86

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 64