West Kelloggsville Elementary School in Grand Rapids, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Kelloggsville Elementary School is an urban public school in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is part of Kelloggsville Public Schools. It serves 253 students in grades K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 2

253 Students

19 Teachers

4555 Magnolia Ave SW

Grand Rapids, MI 49548 View local requests

http://www.kvilleps.org

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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West Kelloggsville Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Ceja

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West Kelloggsville Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

76%

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.

West Kelloggsville Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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