New Branches School

256 Alger St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 | (616) 243-4763
  • Grades: KG-6
  • Student Enrollment: 245
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Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 256 Alger Street Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
  • Magnet School
  • Charter School
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 245
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 14.6
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.8
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 115 (46.9%)
  • Females: 117 (47.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 20 (8.2%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 144 (58.8%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 164 (66.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
New Branches School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.8%
Black10442.4%
Asian52.0%
Hispanic5221.2%
White6928.2%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For New Branches School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten4317.6%
1st Grade4719.2%
2nd Grade4719.2%
3rd Grade4418.0%
4th Grade187.3%
5th Grade239.4%
6th Grade239.4%
Source: MI Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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