Knapp Charter Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Knapp Charter Academy is a suburban public school in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is part of Michigan Department of Education. It serves 398 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.5:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

398 Students

38 Teachers

1759 Leffingwell Ave NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525 View local requests

http://www.heritageacademies.com

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Knapp Charter Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Knapp Charter Academy Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

53%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Knapp Charter Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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