Meadowlawn Elementary

4939 BURGIS AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508

www.kentwoodps.org

378 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meadowlawn Elementary, located at 4939 Burgis Ave SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a key component of the Kentwood Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes academic excellence while fostering the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare them for success in a global society.

The school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the Kentwood Public Schools system, which is well-regarded for its focus on innovation and equity. By integrating modern educational practices with a strong community focus, Meadowlawn strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive. Parents and community members can learn more about the school’s specific curriculum, upcoming events, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at [http://www.kentwoodps.org](http://www.kentwoodps.org).

378

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowlawn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	70
Black	125
Asian	86
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

Black
125 (33.1 %)
Asian
86 (22.8 %)
White
70 (18.5 %)
Hispanic
70 (18.5 %)
Two or More
25 (6.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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)534-4608
Website:	http://www.kentwoodps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 70

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 69