Gladwin Elementary School

600 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gladwin Elementary School serves 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Gladwin Elementary School serves the entire district of Gladwin, MI, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 221.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gladwin Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Gladwin Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
(22-23)
29.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Gladwin Elementary School often compared to?
Gladwin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaverton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Gladwin Elementary School?
401 students attend Gladwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gladwin Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gladwin Elementary School?
Gladwin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gladwin Elementary School offer ?
Gladwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gladwin Elementary School part of?
Gladwin Elementary School is part of Gladwin Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Gladwin Elementary School serves the entire district of Gladwin, MI, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 221.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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