Grand River Academy

Charter School 736 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Grand River Academy, located in Livonia, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Managed by National Heritage Academies, the school places a heavy emphasis on a "moral focus" curriculum, which seeks to integrate character development—such as respect, integrity, and perseverance—alongside rigorous academic instruction. The school is designed to provide a structured, college-preparatory environment, aiming to build a strong foundation for students before they transition to high school.

The academy prioritizes a partnership between educators, students, and parents to foster a supportive learning community. Academically, the curriculum is aligned with state standards and focuses on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science. By combining this academic core with a focus on moral values and extracurricular opportunities, Grand River Academy strives to develop the "whole child," preparing students not only for future educational success but also for responsible citizenship within their community.

736

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand River Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	28
Black	589
Asian	32
Two or More	63
American Indian	2

Black
589 (80.0 %)
Two or More
63 (8.6 %)
Asian
32 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
28 (3.8 %)
White
22 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand River Academy
Phone:	(248)893-6100
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	539
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 103

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 72