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Knapp Forest Elementary School

4243 KNAPP VALLEY DR NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49525

Top 10% School in Michigan

Ranked 8 of 305 in Michigan

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Knapp Forest Elementary School

4243 KNAPP VALLEY DR NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49525

Top 10% School in Michigan

Ranked 8 of 305 in Michigan

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About Knapp Forest Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 75%
Reading 79%
State average proficiency is 75% in Math and 79% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
557
Total Students
$70876
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 82.7%
Asian 8%
Hispanic 2.8%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 5.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
82.7%
Asian
8%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
5.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 557
46%
256 Female
54%
301 Male

Student Population

557 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16.67656 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

562 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Knapp Forest Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4243 KNAPP VALLEY DR NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49525

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Phone

(616) 493-8980

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TOP 8 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Knapp Forest Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35AM - 3:45PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Knapp uses Peachjar, an e-flyer system, to communicate extracurricular activities. Parents and guardians should check Peachjar for the most up-to-date flyers on clubs and events.

FAQ

1. How is technology utilized in the classroom at Knapp Forest Elementary?

Knapp Forest Elementary uses a variety of devices and digital platforms to promote student learning, preparing them for a technically advanced world.

2. Are there any extracurricular activities offered at Knapp Forest Elementary for students?

The school has multiple choices for extracurricular, including available music programs, sporting activities, and clubs.

3. How is Knapp Forest Elementary supporting students with special needs?

Knapp Forest allows for personalized support systems that ensure every student is provided with the support and the ability to learn.

4. How does Knapp Forest Elementary create positive school culture?

Knapp Forest Elementary promotes and fosters respect, responsibility, and kindness to create a sense of belonging and safety for all students.

5. How does Knapp Forest Elementary engage the local community?

The school engages in community events and partnerships and encourages parent involvement that embraces a bond between school and community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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