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Gerald Dawkins Academy

1050 Fisk St Se, Ste 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Gerald Dawkins Academy serves 66 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gerald Dawkins Academy's student population of 66 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Gerald Dawkins Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
83%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gerald Dawkins Academy?
66 students attend Gerald Dawkins Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gerald Dawkins Academy students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gerald Dawkins Academy?
Gerald Dawkins Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gerald Dawkins Academy offer ?
Gerald Dawkins Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gerald Dawkins Academy part of?
Gerald Dawkins Academy is part of Gerald Dawkins Academy School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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