Godfrey Elementary School

1920 Godfrey Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 338 students in grades 3-5, Godfrey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 10%
  • : 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Godfrey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Godfrey Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
338 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Godfrey Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(18-19)
10%
40%
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(18-19)
21%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Godfrey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
76%
9%
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Black
10%
18%
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White
8%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Godfrey Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Godfrey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Godfrey Elementary School?
338 students attend Godfrey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Godfrey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Godfrey Elementary School?
Godfrey Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Godfrey Elementary School offer ?
Godfrey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Godfrey Elementary School part of?
Godfrey Elementary School is part of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 10%
  • : 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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