Brookwood Elementary

5465 KALAMAZOO AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508

www.kentwoodps.org

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brookwood Elementary, located on Kalamazoo Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a foundational part of the Kentwood Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that prepares children for academic success through a comprehensive curriculum. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to community and cultural diversity, Brookwood emphasizes the importance of fostering social-emotional growth alongside traditional classroom instruction.

The school is dedicated to providing students with the essential tools and support systems needed to excel in their formative years. By utilizing the resources and administrative backing of Kentwood Public Schools, Brookwood offers a structured educational experience that encourages collaboration between families, teachers, and the local community. Through its commitment to excellence and equity, the school strives to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and supportive educational setting.

349

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	48
Black	140
Asian	45
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

Black
140 (40.1 %)
White
78 (22.3 %)
Hispanic
48 (13.8 %)
Asian
45 (12.9 %)
Two or More
36 (10.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Kentwood Public Schools
Phone:	(616)455-0030
Website:	http://www.kentwoodps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 66

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 48